Zulu

noun

Zu·lu | \ ˈzü-(ˌ)lü

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plural Zulu or Zulus

Definition of Zulu

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a member of a Bantu-speaking people of Natal

2 : the Bantu language of the Zulus

Zulu

communications code word

Definition of Zulu (Entry 2 of 2)

—used as a code word for the letter z

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The first known use of Zulu was in 1824

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Zulu

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Zulu

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

: the language of the Zulu people

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