Umlungu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Umlungu is a noun meaning (South Africa, often derogatory) A white person.
Meaning
(South Africa, often derogatory) A white person.
Example Sentences
The old man snorted and laughed, “Is your teacher an umlungu?”
No, the average Bantu always had a dilemma; live with the wild tribes and never know when some witchdoctor's tagati would strike him down; or live with the umlungus and respect his authority (and his sjambok).
Word Forms
- umlungus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include umuzungu, klonkie, dutchman, hairyback, whitey, pekkie.
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