What is another word for hausa?

Pronunciation: [hˈɔːsə] (IPA)

Hausa is a language spoken in several African countries, including Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, and Cameroon. Synonyms for Hausa can vary depending on the context in which it is used. In Nigeria, Hausa is often referred to as "Hausa language" or simply "Hausa." In Niger, it is commonly referred to as "Haoussa." Other synonyms for Hausa may include "Hausawa" or "Bausanchi." Additionally, the Hausa people themselves may refer to their language as "Harshen Hausa," which translates to the "language of the Hausa people." Regardless of the synonym used, it is clear that Hausa is an important language in Africa, with over 70 million people speaking it worldwide.

Synonyms for Hausa:

What are the hypernyms for Hausa?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Languages, systems, african languages, niger-congo languages, west african languages, communication systems.

What are the hyponyms for Hausa?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Hausa

The hausa cities are many of them important, but few are as large as the Yoruba cities and they lie farther apart.
"The Negro"
W.E.B. Du Bois
Beyond the hausa states and bordering on Lake Chad was Bornu.
"The Negro"
W.E.B. Du Bois
Civilization received new impetus and a wave of Mohammedanism swept eastward, erecting the great kingdoms of Melle, the Songhay, Bornu, and the hausa states.
"The Negro"
W.E.B. Du Bois

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