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Zulu Definition & Meaning

zulu
noun
  1. a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities
  2. a community of Negroid people in eastern South Africa
  3. a Bantu language of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa

"Zulu" in song lyrics

See how zulu is used in real songs:

  • "And i could be your Shaka Zulu"
    Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man
  • "Guru of Uhuru, still yellow Zulu"
    Chief Kamachi — Rise & Rhyme
  • "Hittin' hard like an Aztec swift like a Zulu"
    Delinquent Habits — Tres Delinquentes

Usage tips for "zulu"

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Frequently asked questions

What does zulu mean?
a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities a community of Negroid people in eastern South Africa a Bantu language of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa
What part of speech is zulu?
Zulu is a noun.
How many definitions does zulu have?
Zulu has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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