swahilian

/swɑːhiˈliːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from, or a native speaker of, Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in parts of Africa, particularly Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

“The swahilian community came together to celebrate their cultural heritage.”

2. adjective

Relating to Swahili or its language.

“The swahilian vocabulary was rich and diverse.”

Synonyms

  • bantu
  • swahili

Antonyms

  • non-bantu
  • non-swahili