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Gullah

Gullah

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Relating to the people, language, or culture of coastal South Carolina and Georgia
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡʌlə/
: gullah
  • Many Gullah festivals celebrate the community's music, food, and crafts.

Examples

  • She studied Gullah folklore to better understand the region's unique history.

  • The museum features a collection of Gullah baskets made using traditional weaving techniques.

  • The Gullah culture is rich in traditions and history.

  • Many tourists are fascinated by Gullah art and music.

  • The museum features a collection of Gullah baskets made using traditional weaving techniques.

  • She studied Gullah folklore to better understand the region's unique history.

  • Many Gullah festivals celebrate the community's music, food, and crafts.

Surface Forms

Gullah positive

Etymology

Gullah probably comes from a West African name such as Gola or from Angola, words used for people who came to the American coast long ago. So when we describe a basket, song, or food as Gullah, we mean it is made in that people's special style or tradition.