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Ovambo

Ovambo

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Relating to the people, language, or culture of northern Namibia and southern Angola
  • adjective
: ovambo
  • The Ovambo community celebrates its heritage with colorful ceremonies every year.

Examples

  • Many Ovambo crafts are known for their intricate beadwork and patterns.

  • She studied Ovambo traditions as part of her research on southern African cultures.

  • The Ovambo people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Ovambo traditions are still practiced today.

  • The Ovambo community celebrates its heritage with colorful ceremonies every year.

  • She studied Ovambo traditions as part of her research on southern African cultures.

  • Many Ovambo crafts are known for their intricate beadwork and patterns.

Surface Forms

Ovambo positive

Etymology

Ovambo comes from the name the people use for themselves in a Bantu language, so as an adjective it means 'relating to the Ovambo people, their language, culture, or region'.