Chwana

/ˈʃwɑːnə/ noun

Definition

An alternative name or term, possibly referring to a people, place, or language group, though exact reference is unclear.

Etymology

Etymology uncertain; may be from an African language or geographical context, but documentation in English is limited.

Kelly Says

This word probably has a real meaning and history in its original language, but English dictionaries might not have recorded it—showing how colonialism and power dynamics mean some languages and peoples get documented while others fade from English records.

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