noun
Luo
LOO-oh
Luo (noun) means a Nilotic ethnic group native to parts of Kenya, Sudan, and neighbouring East African countries, or a member of this group. Example: “The Luo are one of the largest ethnic groups in Kenya.”
noun
1
A Nilotic ethnic group native to parts of Kenya, Sudan, and neighbouring East African countries, or a member of this group.
"The Luo are one of the largest ethnic groups in Kenya."
2
The Nilotic language spoken by the Luo people.
"She grew up speaking Luo at home and English at school."
How to use Luo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn East African ethnic group and the language they speak.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Luos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Luo, used as an ethnic self-designation.
Rhymes for Luo
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What does “Luo” mean?
The word “Luo” means a Nilotic ethnic group native to parts of Kenya, Sudan, and neighbouring East African countries, or a member of this group. In plain terms, an East African ethnic group and the language they speak.
How do you pronounce “Luo”?
“Luo” is pronounced LOO-oh (/ˈlu.oʊ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “Luo” in a sentence?
Here is “Luo” used in a sentence: “The Luo are one of the largest ethnic groups in Kenya.”
What part of speech is “Luo”?
“Luo” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Luo” have?
“Luo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Nilotic ethnic group native to parts of Kenya, Sudan, and neighbouring East African countries, or a member of this group.
