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bantu-speaking

/ˈbæn.tuː ˌspiː.kɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈbæn.tuː ˌspiː.kɪŋ/formal
  • ruОтносящийся к людям, говорящим на языке банту, или обозначающий их; обычно используется в этнографическом или лингвистическом контексте.

Relating to or denoting people who speak a Bantu language, typically used in ethnographic or linguistic contexts.

  1. Relating to Bantu speakersB2formal

    Of or relating to people who speak a Bantu language.

    ruОтносящийся к говорящим на банту

    • The Bantu-speaking communities have a rich oral tradition.
    • She studies the history of Bantu-speaking peoples in Africa.
    • Many Bantu-speaking groups share similar cultural practices.

    Synonymsbantu

  2. Able to communicate in BantuB2formal

    Having the ability to speak or understand a Bantu language.

    ruГоворящий на банту

    • He is Bantu-speaking and can translate for the team.
    • The guide is Bantu-speaking, which helps with local interactions.
    • Bantu-speaking individuals often serve as interpreters in the region.
Forms
  • more bantu-speaking comparative form
  • most bantu-speaking superlative form