Nguni
English
Etymology
From Zulu noun stem as in umNguni (“member of Nguni people”), isiNguni (“Nugmi language group”).
Noun
Nguni pl (plural only)
- The group of Southern African indigenous peoples comprising the Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi, Mpondo and Ndebele nations.
Proper noun
Nguni
- The group of languages of the Nguni people.
Usage notes
This term technically refers to a regional land-race.
Derived terms
- Nguni cattle: small hardy cattle endemic to Southern Africa.
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