zulu

• Имя собственное, относящееся к представителю бантуской этнической группы в Южной Африке или к их языку, который имеет значительное литературное значение в юго-восточной Африке.

A proper noun referring to a member of a Bantu ethnic group in South Africa, or to their language, which is of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Member of an ethnic groupB1formal

   A person belonging to the Zulu people, a large ethnic group primarily located in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

   Член этнической группы

   • Many Zulus live in both rural areas and modern cities.
   • He is a Zulu who takes great pride in his cultural heritage.
   • The Zulus have a rich history of oral tradition and storytelling.

2. Community or peopleB1formal

   The Zulu people as a collective community, known for their strong social structure and historical significance in southern Africa.

   Зулусы

   • The Zulu are one of the largest ethnic groups in South Africa.
   • Traditional ceremonies are still important to the Zulu.
   • The Zulu have a well-known reputation for their warrior history.

3. B1formal

   The Bantu language spoken by the Zulu people, which is one of the official languages of South Africa and has a significant literary tradition.

   Язык банту

   • She is learning to speak Zulu for her work in Durban.
   • Zulu is widely taught in schools across KwaZulu-Natal.
   • Many South African songs include lyrics in Zulu.