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单词 umlungu
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Definition of umlungu in English:

umlungu

(also uMlungu)
noun ʊmˈlʊnɡuː
South African derogatory, ironic
  • 1= mlungu. Now somewhat offensive, especially as a form of address.

  • 2With singular concord. White people collectively.

adjective ʊmˈlʊnɡuː
South African derogatory, ironic
  • Of a person: white. Compare mlungurare.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From Xhosa and Zulu umlungu.

 
 

Definition of umlungu in US English:

umlungu

(also uMlungu)
nounʊmˈlʊnɡuː
South African derogatory, ironic
  • 1= mlungu. Now somewhat offensive, especially as a form of address.

  • 2With singular concord. White people collectively.

adjectiveʊmˈlʊnɡuː
South African derogatory, ironic
  • Of a person: white. Compare mlungurare.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From Xhosa and Zulu umlungu.

 
 
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