Zaza
Zaza (noun) means a member of an Iranian-origin ethnic minority living in eastern Turkey, or their language. Example: “Zaza communities have preserved their own distinct language and traditions for centuries.”
How to use Zaza
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the name of an ethnic group and language in Turkey, or, in slang, a term for potent weed.
The marijuana sense is slang, common in music and casual speech; the ethnic sense is a proper name and should be used respectfully.
Word forms
Zazas plural, Zaza plural
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_____ communities have preserved their own distinct language and traditions for centuries.
Etymology
The ethnic name comes from Zazaki, the group's own language, though its ultimate origin is debated and the term is considered by some Zazas to be derogatory; the marijuana slang sense is a much more recent, unrelated coinage.
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What does “Zaza” mean?
The word “Zaza” means a member of an Iranian-origin ethnic minority living in eastern Turkey, or their language. In plain terms, either the name of an ethnic group and language in Turkey, or, in slang, a term for potent weed.
How do you pronounce “Zaza”?
“Zaza” is pronounced ZAH-zah (/ˈzɑ.zɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zaza” in a sentence?
Here is “Zaza” used in a sentence: “Zaza communities have preserved their own distinct language and traditions for centuries.”
What part of speech is “Zaza”?
“Zaza” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Zaza” have?
“Zaza” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an Iranian-origin ethnic minority living in eastern Turkey, or their language.
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