Xhosa.
A member of a Bantu people from South Africa, most of whom live in the Eastern Cape.
Meaning & usage
A member of a Bantu people from South Africa, most of whom live in the Eastern Cape.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Xhosa (ísí)Xhosa (“Xhosa language”) and (úḿ)Xhosa (“Xhosa person”).
The native language of the Xhosa people, a Bantu language related to Zulu.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Xhosa (ísí)Xhosa (“Xhosa language”) and (úḿ)Xhosa (“Xhosa person”).
Of or pertaining to the Xhosa people.
Of or pertaining to the Xhosa language.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Xhosa (ísí)Xhosa (“Xhosa language”) and (úḿ)Xhosa (“Xhosa person”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.