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Zulu

noun Zu·lu \ ˈzü-(ˌ)lü \

Definition of Zulu

plural Zulu or Zulus
1 : a member of a Bantu-speaking people of Natal
2 : the Bantu language of the Zulus
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Zulu

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Origin and Etymology of zulu

Zulu -zula (as in isiZulu the Zulu language)

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Zulu

communications code word

Definition of Zulu

—used as a code word for the letter z

First Known Use of zulu

1952

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ZULU Defined for English Language Learners

Zulu

noun

Definition of Zulu for English Language Learners

  • : a member of a group of people living mostly in South Africa

  • : the language of the Zulu people

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