luo

/ˈluːoʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to the Luo people or their language.
    • Luo music often features the nyatiti, a traditional string instrument.
    • He wore a Luo bracelet made of beads and leather.
    • The Luo community celebrates festivals with dancing and feasting.
noun
  1. A member of a people living mainly in western Kenya and northern Tanzania.
    • The Luo are known for their rich oral traditions and music.
    • Many Luo have moved to cities like Nairobi for work.
    • My neighbor is a Luo from the shores of Lake Victoria.
  2. The Nilotic language spoken by the Luo people.
    • The radio station broadcasts news in Luo every evening.
    • Luo has several dialects that are mutually intelligible.
    • She is learning Luo so she can speak with her grandmother.
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