Where does “muzungu” come from?
muzungu (Tumbuka) comes from Proto-Bantu mʊ̀jʊ́ngʊ̀ — white person.
muzungu (Tumbuka): European, white man
Definitions
- European, white man
Ancestry of “muzungu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | mʊ̀jʊ́ngʊ̀ | white person |