Meaning of the word shona in English

What does shona mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shona

US /ˈʃoʊnə/
UK /ˈʃəʊ.nə/
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Noun

1.

a member of a group of peoples inhabiting parts of Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Example:
The Shona people have a rich cultural heritage.
Many Shona live in rural areas.
2.

the Bantu language of the Shona people, which is an official language of Zimbabwe.

Example:
She is learning to speak Shona.
Many official documents in Zimbabwe are written in Shona.