Dictionary/Earth

Earth

nature

3 translations across African languages✓ Verified

Pre-colonial context

The earth/soil is sacred in many African worldviews — tied to ancestry, burial, and agriculture.

Translations

Swahilipre-colonial
Dunia
Also used for 'world'.
Luhyapre-colonial
Liloba
Soil.
Wanga · KE
Luo
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Other meanings

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