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Shona

Syllabification: (Sho·na)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHōnə/

Definition of Shona

noun (plural same or Shonas)

  • 1a member of a group of peoples inhabiting parts of southern Africa. See also Mashona.
  • 2any of the Bantu languages spoken by the Shona.

adjective

  • relating to the Shona or their languages.

Origin:

a local name

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Definition of Shona in the British & World English dictionary
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