Swahili language
nounUK /swəˈhiːli ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US /swɑːˈhiːli ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Swahili is a language that many people speak in East Africa.
My friend from Kenya taught me a few words in the Swahili language.
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2. The Bantu language that is the official language of Tanzania and Kenya.
Swahili is used in schools and government offices across Tanzania.
3. A lingua franca used for trade along the East African coast.
For centuries, traders used Swahili to do business along the Indian Ocean coast.
4. The language of the Swahili people, known for its rich poetry and proverbs.
She studies Swahili poetry written in the Swahili language.