umlungu
/ (ʊmˈlʊŋɡʊ) /
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noun
Southern African a white man: used esp as a term of address
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Word Origin for umlungu
Nguni
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How to use umlungu in a sentence
The tone apart, to address his master as Umlungu—meaning simply ‘white man’—was to invite—well, a breach of the peace.
In the Whirl of the Rising|Bertram Mitford“He is not afraid, Umlungu,” answered the man, with a wave of the hand.
A Frontier Mystery|Bertram MitfordWhat is your will, Umlungu (white man), that you are up before the sun?
Black Heart and White Heart|H. Rider Haggard