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