Zulu

[zoo-loo]

noun

plural

Zulus ,

plural

Zulu .

1. a member of a Nguni people living mainly in Natal, Republic of South Africa.

2. the Bantu language of the Zulu.

3. a word used in communications to represent the letter Z.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Zulus or their language.

Zulu

/ -luː, ˈzuːlʊ /

noun

1. a member of a tall Negroid people of SE Africa, living chiefly in South Africa, who became dominant during the 19th century due to a warrior-clan system organized by the powerful leader, Shaka

2. the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family, closely related to Swazi and Xhosa

3. communications a code word for the letter z

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zulu¹

from Zulu amaZulu people of the sky

Example Sentences

"I'm not his spokesperson," he added, noting that he has doctorates in Zulu music and cultural tourism.

Read more on BBC

Mr Zulu also said that the family was proceeding on the basis that the government would "not deviate from our agreement".

Read more on BBC

Kendi — the “X” stands for his middle name, Xolani, a Xhosa and Zulu word for peace — pulls no punches in making such connections.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Zulu, the acclaimed L.A. hardcore punk band, has parted with singer and founding member Anaiah Muhammad after another artist alleged he abused them.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Queen kaMayisela came from an "ordinary family" - as many of the wives of Zulu kings do - in a small mining town in KwaZulu-Natal province.

Read more on BBC