Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bantu
noun
/ˈbæn.tuː/
Definition
A term referring to a large group of over 500 closely related languages spoken in Central, East, and Southern Africa, as well as to the peoples who speak them.
Examples
- The Bantu languages include Swahili, Zulu, and Xhosa.
- Many Bantu tribes have unique cultural practices and traditions.
Meaning
The word ‘Bantu’ translates to ‘people’ in many Bantu languages and is used to classify several ethnic groups within Africa.
Synonyms
- African peoples
- Bantu speakers
