Reconstruction:Proto-Bantu/bʊ̀ntʊ̀

This Proto-Bantu entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Bantu

Etymology

From the root *-ntʊ̀ ("some, any"), hypothesized to be a shortening from earlier *-jìntʊ̀.

Noun

*bʊ̀ntʊ̀ class 14[1]

  1. humanity, mankind
  2. kindness, generosity

Descendants

  • Northeast Bantu:
    • Northeast Coast Bantu:
    • Great Lakes Bantu:

References

  1. ^ Entry 4834 at Bantu Lexical Reconstructions 3
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