name
Meaning 1
The Bantu language spoken by the Makonde.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
Makonde
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/məˈkɒndeɪ/
noun
Meaning 2
A people of southeast Tanzania and northern Mozambique.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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History
Etymology
From Chimakonde or Makonde, the Makonde name of the language.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Cherokee: ᎹᎪᏕ (magode) — Bantu language