bwana

noun

bwa·​na ˈbwä-nə How to pronounce bwana (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Swahili, from Arabic abūna our father

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bwana was in 1874

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Cite this Entry

“Bwana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bwana. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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