Zulu

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noun

Zu·​lu ˈzü-(ˌ)lü How to pronounce Zulu (audio)
plural Zulu or Zulus
1
: a member of a Bantu-speaking people of Natal
2
: the Bantu language of the Zulus
Zulu adjective

Zulu

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communications code word

used as a code word for the letter z

Examples of Zulu in a Sentence

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Noun
In his upbringing music and medicine were inextricably linked via his grandmother, a sangoma , or traditional Zulu healer. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 Other depictions on the same rock facing near the dicynodont show Zulu and Tswana warriors together. Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 On Thursday morning, Zulu was set for the Port of Jacksonville (JaxPort) as well, prohibiting vessel movements both in and out of the port. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024 Two golden retrievers, Mabel and Isla, along with four working cocker spaniels, Inka, Luna, Zulu, and Nala, leap and dash excitedly around their guest, their glossy coats shimmering in the light summer drizzle. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Zulu 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Zulu -zula (as in isiZulu the Zulu language)

First Known Use

Noun

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Communications Code Word

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Zulu was in 1824

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Cite this Entry

“Zulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zulu. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

Zulu

noun
Zu·​lu
ˈzü-lü
plural Zulu or Zulus
: a member of a Bantu-speaking people of South Africa
Zulu adjective

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