coastalbantuspeech
nounUK /ˌkəʊstl ˈbæntuː spiːtʃ/
US /ˌkoʊstl ˈbæntuː spiːtʃ/
A way of talking used by Bantu people who live near the sea.
The teacher played a recording of coastalbantuspeech so the class could hear its gentle rhythm.
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2. The study of how Bantu communities along the coast speak.
Her research in coastalbantuspeech won an award at the university.
3. A mix of Bantu words and coastal trade terms used by sailors.
Old harbor songs often include bits of coastalbantuspeech.
4. The sound or accent of people raised on the Bantu coast.
You can hear coastalbantuspeech in the way she says 'karibu'.