Chichewa
- noun
- The Chichewa people have a rich cultural heritage.
Examples
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Many Chichewa maintain strong cultural traditions passed down through generations.
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The Chichewa have played a significant role in the history of Malawi.
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Several villages are primarily inhabited by Chichewa in the eastern region.
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Many Chichewas celebrate traditional festivals every year.
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The Chichewa people have unique music and dance traditions that reflect their heritage.
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In Malawi, many young Chichewa are learning their native language to strengthen cultural ties.
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The Chichewa celebrate various festivals that showcase their customs and traditional attire.
Synonyms
A person from a group of people who live in Malawi, eastern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe
A person from an ethnic group in Malawi, eastern Zambia, and northern Zimbabwe
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Chichewa also comes from the people's name Chewa, so a Chichewa is 'a person of the Chewa people' and the term is used for members of that ethnic group in Malawi, eastern Zambia, and northern Zimbabwe.