Zulu
UK: ˈzuːluː | US: ˈzuːluː
n. 1. A member of a Bantu-speaking people of South Africa, primarily inhabiting the KwaZulu-Natal province.
n. 2. The Bantu language of the Zulu people.
adj. Relating to the Zulu people or their language.
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The word Zulu originates directly from the Zulu language, where isiZulu originally referred to the "sky" or "heaven," symbolizing a connection to ancestral spirits. Over time, it became the name of the ethnic group and their language. As a loanword, it retains its original form without morphological segmentation in English.
The Zulu are known for their rich cultural traditions and warrior history.
She is fluent in Zulu and often translates for her community.
Zulu music features vibrant rhythms and call-and-response singing.
The Zulu kingdom played a significant role in southern African history.
He wore traditional Zulu attire during the ceremony.