umlungu

/ ʊmˈlʊŋɡʊ /

noun

1. a white man: used esp as a term of address

Word History and Origins

Origin of umlungu¹

Nguni

Example Sentences

The tone apart, to address his master as Umlungu—meaning simply ‘white man’—was to invite—well, a breach of the peace.

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“He is not afraid, Umlungu,” answered the man, with a wave of the hand.

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What is your will, Umlungu (white man), that you are up before the sun?

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