Makua
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An ethnic group in northern Mozambique and Tanzania and the language they speak
- proper noun
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Makua
- But many more originated from East and Southern Africa, from the Haya, Hehe, Zigua, Makua, Zula, Shi, and other peoples whose names were new to me.
Examples
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She learned to speak Makua to communicate better with her family in Mozambique.
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The Makua people have a rich cultural heritage that includes unique traditions and languages.
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During our trip to Tanzania, we met several Makua individuals who shared their stories with us.
Surface Forms
Makua main
Etymology
Makua also names a Bantu people and their language in Mozambique and Tanzania. It comes from the name the group uses for themselves, so Makua can mean both the people and the language they speak.