Etymology

Runyakitara

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Today it means: A standardized language comprised of Nyoro (Runyoro), Kiga (also Chiga or Rukiga), Nkore (Runyankole), and Tooro (Rutooro), mostly spoken in Uganda. Full definition →

Nyankole, Rukiga, Nyoro, and Tooro Orunyakitara
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  1. Nyankole, Rukiga, Nyoro, and Tooro · borrowed fromOrunyakitara
  2. English todayRunyakitara

Borrowed from Nyankole, Rukiga, Nyoro, and Tooro Orunyakitara, from oru- (class 11 prefix for languages) + -nya- (“belonging to”) + Kitara.

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