Xhosa

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A language of South Africa

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xho
Classification
Niger-Congo›Atlantic-Congo›Volta-Congo›Benue-Congo›Bantoid›Southern›Narrow Bantu›Central›S›Nguni (S.41)
Autonym
isiXhosa
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Alternate Names
Isixhosa, Koosa, Xosa, “Cauzuh” (pej.)
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