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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Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Pitchfork has reached out to the representative who worked with Zulu on A New Tomorrow for additional comment and information.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2025
The remaining members of Zulu announced the band was going on hiatus and offered a lengthy response to the allegations.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
For example, Lesedi Cultural Village, established in Gauteng, South Africa, in 1993, offers visitors accommodations and meals alongside educational entertainment that focuses on five cultural identities in South Africa: Basotho, Ndebele, Pedi, Xhosa, and Zulu.
—Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Many of its popular roasts have patriotic names, such as the Bravo Zulu blend with chocolate and toffee; Commander's Choice hazelnut flavor with a touch of fruit; Depth Charge espresso blend; Missing in Action for its decaffeinated brew; and War Horse Southern Pecan blend.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Pitchfork has reached out to the representative who worked with Zulu on A New Tomorrow for additional comment and information.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2025
The remaining members of Zulu announced the band was going on hiatus and offered a lengthy response to the allegations.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
For example, Lesedi Cultural Village, established in Gauteng, South Africa, in 1993, offers visitors accommodations and meals alongside educational entertainment that focuses on five cultural identities in South Africa: Basotho, Ndebele, Pedi, Xhosa, and Zulu.
—Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Zulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zulu. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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