Shona (Noun)
Meaning 1
A Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A member of a Bantu tribe living in present-day Zimbabwe.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Shona people have a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in their traditional music and dance.
- A Shona from the village had been tasked with guiding the tourists through the ruins of Great Zimbabwe.
- In Zimbabwe, the Shona account for the majority of the population and have played a significant role in shaping the country's history.
- Many Shona believe in a supreme being who is the creator of the universe and all living things.
- The Shona have a strong tradition of storytelling that has been passed down from generation to generation through oral retellings.