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Chichewa

Chichewa

9.9
A person of the Chewa people living in Malawi and nearby countries
  • noun
: chewa
  • The Chichewa people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • Many Chichewa maintain strong cultural traditions passed down through generations.

  • The Chichewa have played a significant role in the history of Malawi.

  • Several villages are primarily inhabited by Chichewa in the eastern region.

  • Many Chichewas celebrate traditional festivals every year.

  • The Chichewa people have unique music and dance traditions that reflect their heritage.

  • In Malawi, many young Chichewa are learning their native language to strengthen cultural ties.

  • The Chichewa celebrate various festivals that showcase their customs and traditional attire.

Synonyms

Chewa
vsChichewa
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A person from a group of people who live in Malawi, eastern Zambia and northern Zimbabwe

has identical meaning but uses the other standard spelling
Cewa
vsChichewa
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A person from an ethnic group in Malawi, eastern Zambia, and northern Zimbabwe

emphasizes origin in those countries rather than mere presence

Compounds

A language spoken by the Chewa people in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique

Surface Forms

Chichewa singular
Chichewas plural

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.