Shangaan

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English

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Etymology

From the name of Soshangani, the leader of the Revolt against Chaka Zulu, who fled to Zimbabwe. Alternatively from Zulu: shangane: a wanderer.

Proper noun

Shangaan

  1. An African tribe or clan or nation.
  2. The language of the Shangaan.

Noun

Shangaan (plural Shangani or Shangans)

  1. A member of this tribe.

Usage notes

Shang is a sub standard spelling of the plural. Shangani is the preferred plural. Shangans is an alternative accepted plural.

References

  • Branford, Jean (ed.), 1976, A Dictionary of South African English.
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