Where does “bantu” come from?
bantu (English) comes from Proto-Bantu bàntʊ̀ — plural of *mʊ̀ntʊ̀; people.
bantu (English): A member of any of the African ethnic groups that speak a Bantu language
Definitions
- A member of any of the African ethnic groups that speak a Bantu language
Ancestry of “bantu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | bàntʊ̀ | plural of *mʊ̀ntʊ̀; people |