Swahili (Noun)
Meaning
The most widely spoken Bantu languages; the official language of Kenya and Tanzania and widely used as a lingua franca in east and central Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Swahili is a key language for anyone traveling or working in East Africa, as it serves as a common means of communication among diverse ethnic groups.
- Tanzania's government recognizes Swahili as one of its two official languages, the other being English.
- Although it originated in the coastal regions of East Africa, Swahili has spread widely as a lingua franca across many countries.
- Kenya has adopted Swahili and English as its two official languages to cater to its multilingual population.
- With over 100 million speakers, Swahili is among the most widely spoken languages in Africa.