How Do You Spell CISKEI?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪske͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Ciskei" is pronounced as /sɪsˈkeɪ/. It is a former black homeland in South Africa that existed during the apartheid era. The word is derived from the Xhosa language which is spoken in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The spelling of the word reflects the phonetic characteristics of Xhosa, where the "s" sound is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative, while the "kei" ending is vocalized as a diphthong in a falling tone.

CISKEI Meaning and Definition

1. Ciskei was one of the designated "homeland" regions of South Africa during the apartheid era. This term refers to a former self-governing territory that was set aside for the Xhosa-speaking people in the country. The name "Ciskei" is believed to have been derived from the Xhosa word "iCiska," which means "on this side" or "on the other side."

   Ciskei was established in 1961 and given nominal independence in 1981, although its independence was not internationally recognized. It was surrounded by the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and had its own government and bureaucracy. However, the Ciskei government was seen as a puppet administration controlled by the South African government and was widely criticized for its role in implementing and upholding apartheid policies.

   The creation of Ciskei was part of the larger apartheid project to divide South African society along racial lines and restrict the rights and movement of non-white citizens. Like other homelands, Ciskei was characterized by limited economic opportunities, inadequate infrastructure, and poor living conditions. The region faced significant social and economic challenges, and its people were subjected to political manipulation and displacement in the name of apartheid policies. Ciskei was dissolved in 1994 following the end of apartheid and is now incorporated into the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Common Misspellings for CISKEI

• xiskei
• viskei
• fiskei
• diskei
• cuskei
• cjskei
• ckskei
• coskei
• c9skei
• c8skei
• ciakei
• cizkei
• cixkei
• cidkei
• ciekei
• ciwkei
• cisjei
• cismei
• cislei
• cisiei

Etymology of CISKEI

The word "Ciskei" is derived from the Xhosa language, which is one of the official languages of South Africa. In Xhosa, "Ciskei" means "on this side of the Kei River". The Kei River is a natural landmark that served as a boundary between the Xhosa people and the European settlers during colonial times. The Ciskei region was designated as a homeland or a "Bantustan" by the apartheid government in South Africa in the mid-20th century. It was created as a separate territory for the Xhosa-speaking population, attempting to segregate and control different ethnic groups.