zɔːˈsɑː

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Xhosa people, an ethnic group from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

“The Xhosa woman was proud of her heritage and spoke the language fluently.”

2. noun

The Xhosa language, a Bantu language spoken in South Africa.

“She studied Xhosa in college and became proficient in a year.”

3. adjective

Relating to the Xhosa people or language.

“The Xhosa culture is rich and diverse.”