What does Kawaja mean?

Foreigner, specifically a white person. Used in South Sudan (and Sudan) to refer to Westerners. It's not derogatory in intent For example: The children shouted 'Hello Kawaja! How are you?' (The children shouted 'Hello foreigner! How are you?')

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Kawaja

🇸🇸 South Sudan

Added August 03, 2025

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Foreigner, specifically a white person. Used in South Sudan (and Sudan) to refer to Westerners. It's not derogatory in intent

"The children shouted 'Hello Kawaja! How are you?' (The children shouted 'Hello foreigner! How are you?')"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025

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