Chuana

/ˈtʃwɑnə/ noun

Definition

A member of a Bantu-speaking people of southern Africa, or their language.

Etymology

From the Bantu language family, referring to the ethnic group and language of southern Africa. Adopted into English in the 19th century through anthropological documentation.

Kelly Says

The Chuana people have an incredibly rich language with click consonants and tonal systems—it's one of those African languages that completely challenges how English speakers think about what sounds a human mouth can make!

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