[kɪs.wa.hi.li]

Definitions

1. noun

the Swahili language, or a speaker of this language

“The tourist spoke kiswahili with a local to communicate.”

2. adjective

relating to or in the Swahili language

“The book was written in kiswahili and translated into English.”

3. proper noun

the country of Tanzania, particularly the coastal region where the language is spoken

“The people of kiswahili have a rich cultural heritage.”