What does Wazungu mean?

Blancs, européens (White people, Europeans) - Swahili For example: "Wazungu wengi mjini (Many white people in town)"

Where does the slang word Wazungu come from?

Wazungu is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Wazungu

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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Blancs, européens (White people, Europeans) - Swahili

"Wazungu wengi mjini (Many white people in town)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

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Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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