zulu (Meaning)

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zulu (n)

a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities

a community of Negroid people in eastern South Africa

a Bantu language of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa

Webster

zulu (n.)

Any member of the tribe of Zulus; a Zulu-Kaffir. See Zulus.

One of the most important members of the South African, or Bantu, family of languages, spoken partly in Natal and partly in Zululand, but understood, and more or less in use, over a wide territory, at least as far north as the Zambezi; -- called also Zulu-Kaffir.

Synonyms & Antonyms of zulu

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zulu Sentence Examples

  1. The Zulu tribe is renowned for their traditional attire, the beaded skirt known as the "isidwaba."
  2. During the Anglo-Zulu War, the Zulu army employed a unique formation called the "impi," characterized by its crescent-shaped arrangement.
  3. The Zulu leader Shaka Zulu is credited with modernizing and unifying the Zulu nation in the early 19th century.
  4. Zulu culture is rich in oral traditions, including tales of courage, battles, and ancestral spirits.
  5. The Zulu language, known as isiZulu, is widely spoken in South Africa and parts of neighboring countries.
  6. Zulu music is characterized by its lively rhythms and polyphonic harmonies.
  7. Traditional Zulu healers, known as "inyangas," play an important role in the community, using herbal remedies and spiritual practices.
  8. The Zulu people have a strong sense of community and family, with a deep respect for their elders and ancestors.
  9. The Zulu homestead, or "umuzi," is typically a cluster of huts arranged around a central cattle enclosure.
  10. Zulu cuisine is simple and hearty, featuring staples such as maize porridge, meat stew, and sour milk.

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a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities, a com

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The Zulu tribe is renowned for their traditional attire, the beaded skirt known as the "isidwaba."

During the Anglo-Zulu War, the Zulu army employed a unique formation called the "impi," characterized by its crescent-shaped arrangement.

The Zulu leader Shaka Zulu is credited with modernizing and unifying the Zulu nation in the early 19th century.

Zulu culture is rich in oral traditions, including tales of courage, battles, and ancestral spirits.