Swahili (noun)

1. A Bantu language widely spoken in East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
2. A member of a people of Zanzibar and nearby coastal regions, descendants of Bantu peoples and Arab traders.

Origin:

From arabic sawāḥil (pl. of sāḥil, 'coast'), from sāḥil ('shore, coast').

Examples:

1. Swahili is the official language of Kenya and Tanzania.
2. I'm taking a Swahili class at the community college.
3. The Swahili people have a rich cultural heritage.
4. Swahili culture has been influenced by both African and Arab traditions.
5. I learned a lot about Swahili history during my visit to Zanzibar.