Where does “kgosikgolo” come from?
kgosikgolo (Tswana) comes from Tswana kgosi, from Proto-Bantu nkócì — lion.
kgosikgolo (Tswana): emperor, supreme chief
Ancestry of “kgosikgolo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Tswana | kgosi | chief, chieftain; king |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | nkócì | lion |