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Shona

Shona

1 8.0
A member of a large ethnic group in Zimbabwe and nearby countries
  • noun
  • /ˈʃoʊnə/
: shona
  • And that's predominantly Shona, which is the local tribe in Zimbabwe.

And that's predominantly Shona, which is the local tribe in Zimbabwe.

Examples

  • Many Shona people engage in farming and crafts as part of their daily life.

  • The Shona are known for their vibrant culture and rich traditions in Zimbabwe.

  • As a Shona individual, she takes great pride in her heritage and community.

Compounds

Shona language
1 7.9

A language spoken mainly in Zimbabwe and in parts of Mozambique and Zambia

Surface Forms

Shona singular
Shonas plural

Etymology

Shona comes from the name the people use for themselves, often seen as VaShona or simply Shona, and English borrowed that local name to refer to the ethnic group in Zimbabwe. So Shona means the people and their community.