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Definition of swazi

swazi

/ˈswɑːzi/
Swa · zi
Plural:Swazis
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• adjective

1

Of or relating to Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), the Swazi people, their culture, or their language.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured traditional Swazi beadwork and ceremonial garments."

• noun

1

A member of a Nguni-speaking Bantu ethnic group inhabiting Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and eastern South Africa, or a native or citizen of Eswatini.

Example

"Many Swazis gather annually for the traditional reed dance festival."

2

A Bantu language of the Nguni group spoken primarily in Eswatini and neighboring parts of South Africa, where it is one of the official languages.

Example

"She studied Swazi before conducting fieldwork in southern Africa."

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• Rhymes for swazi

• Nearby Words

swatting
sway
swaybacked
swazi
swaziland
swear
swearer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century from Nguni Bantu (such as Zulu 'iSwazi' and Swazi 'liSwati'), named after King Mswati II, the 19th-century monarch who unified and expanded the Swazi kingdom.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swazi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swazi
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