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👥 An ethnic group 🗣️ A Bantu language
Luba

Luba

1 9.3
A group of people from southeastern Congo
  • noun
: luba
  • Many artisans in southeastern Congo belong to the Luba ethnic group, known for their intricate wood carvings.

Examples

  • The Luba people have a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated in many festivals.

  • A traditional dance performance by the Luba community showcased their vibrant history.

  • We still see the Luba speaking zone today in this part of Congo.

Synonyms

Chiluba
vsLuba
1 9.9

A person from a Bantu ethnic group in southeastern Congo

has identical meaning but uses a different name

Compounds

Luba language
9.9

A language spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Luba people

Surface Forms

Luba singular
Luba plural

Etymology

Luba is the name of a group of people in southeastern Congo, and a Luba is a member of that group; the same name also refers to their 'language' and culture.