Namlish

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proper noun

A form of English spoken in Namibia, influenced by Afrikaans.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. NamibiaA form of English spoken in Namibia, influenced by Afrikaans.

Origin

Blend of Namibian + English.

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Cite this entry
APA

Namlish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Namlish

MLA

“Namlish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Namlish. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Namlish,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Namlish.

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