Banyoro

/ˌbɑːnjɔːˈroʊ/ noun

Definition

A member of a Bantu people living in the Bunyoro kingdom in western Uganda with a rich cultural heritage and history.

Etymology

From Bantu roots meaning 'people of' combined with 'Bunyoro,' the name of their historical kingdom; part of the larger Bantu language and ethnic group.

Kelly Says

The Banyoro kingdom was one of the most powerful in pre-colonial Uganda and had sophisticated administrative systems that impressed European explorers who visited.

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