plural Zulu or Zulus
1
: a member of a Bantu-speaking people of Natal
2
: the Bantu language of the Zulus
Zulu
adjective
Zulu
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter z
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
With African references at a head, another goer honored the Bantu people, specifically from the Zulu group, with braided bantu knots.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
At one point in the documentary, members of Zulu gather to discuss the makeup after receiving pushback.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 June 2025
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Socializing a puppy is not just about teaching them how to make friends.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Noun
The exercises will occur in the Whiskey and Zulu areas of the base, not far from Fallbrook.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
With African references at a head, another goer honored the Bantu people, specifically from the Zulu group, with braided bantu knots.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
At one point in the documentary, members of Zulu gather to discuss the makeup after receiving pushback.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 June 2025
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zulu & Theo | Wolf Den Diaries (@wolfdendiaries)
Socializing a puppy is not just about teaching them how to make friends.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for Zulu
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“Zulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zulu. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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