
Xhosa language - Wikipedia
Xhosa (English: /kɔːsə/ KOH-sə, [5][6][7] Xhosa: [ᵏǁʰôːsa] ⓘ), formerly spelled Xosa and also known by its local name isiXhosa, is a Bantu language, indigenous to Southern Africa and one of the official …
Xhosa | South Africa, Language, Culture | Britannica
Xhosa, a group of mostly related peoples living primarily in Eastern Cape province, South Africa. They form part of the southern Nguni and speak mutually intelligible dialects of Xhosa, a Bantu language …
Xhosa - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion ...
Many Xhosa live in Cape Town (iKapa), East London (iMonti), and Port Elizabeth (iBhayi). They can be found in lesser numbers in most of South Africa's major metropolitan areas. As of 1995, there were …
Xhosa - Red Blanket People - Tribe, South Africa - Kruger Park
The name Xhosa is a generalised term for a diversity of proud clans, the Pondo, Bomvana, Thembu and the Xhosa tribe itself. Red and the orange of ochre were the traditional colours of the Xhosa, Tembu …
Exploring the Xhosa Language: History, Culture, and ...
Speaking the Xhosa language fosters a sense of unity and cultural identity among Xhosa-speaking communities. The uniqueness of this language also fosters a sense of pride among its speakers.
The Xhosa people – The Tribal Society
Mar 25, 2025 · The Xhosa people are a Bantu ethnic group in South Africa, rich in cultural diversity and rooted in strong tribal traditions. Historically, the Xhosa people are divided into several tribes and …
Xhosa: Language Portal: Center for Language Technology ...
Xhosa language, which is also known as isiXhosa, is a Nguni Bantu language and one of the official languages of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Xhosa people | Ethnic and Cultural Studies | Research ... - EBSCO
The Xhosa people are an ethnic group from South Africa, recognized as the second-largest cultural group in the country after the Zulu. They belong to a larger classification of Nguni peoples and …
The Xhosa People, a story - African American Registry
The Xhosa people refer to themselves as the amaXhosa and their language as isiXhosa. Presently, approximately 8 million Xhosa people are distributed across the country.
Xhosa People: Origin And History Of The South African Tribe
Feb 25, 2023 · Xhosa people are indigenous to South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe. An insight on the people, their origin, cultures, foods, rites, dressings, marriage and more.