Fulani (Noun)
Meaning 1
A family of languages of the Fulani of West Africa and used as a lingua franca in the sub-Saharan regions from Senegal to Chad; the best known of the West African languages.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Fulani language is widely spoken in the Sahel region, serving as a common tongue for people from different ethnic backgrounds.
- In many West African countries, Fulani is used as a lingua franca, facilitating communication among people who speak different local languages.
- Fulani is a member of the Senegambian branch of the Niger-Congo language family, and its speakers are found in several countries, including Senegal, Mali, and Guinea.
- The Fulani language has a rich oral tradition, with many stories, poems, and songs passed down through generations by word of mouth.
- As a widely spoken language in the region, Fulani has been used as a language of trade, commerce, and education in many West African countries.