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Shona

Shona

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Relating to the people, language, or culture of a Zimbabwean ethnic group
  • adjective
  • /ˈʃoʊnə/
: shona
  • The museum features a collection of Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe.

Examples

  • Shona music is known for its vibrant use of the mbira instrument.

  • She wore traditional Shona clothing to the cultural festival.

  • The Shona people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Shona traditions are celebrated during festivals.

  • Shona music is known for its vibrant use of the mbira instrument.

  • She wore traditional Shona clothing to the cultural festival.

  • The museum features a collection of Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe.

Compounds

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

Surface Forms

Shona positive

Etymology

Shona is the name of the people and their language, often written ChiShona for the language, so calling something Shona means it is 'of the Shona people' or 'from Shona culture'.