Shangaan

Etymology
From the name of Soshangani, the leader of the Revolt against Chaka Zulu, who fled to Zimbabwe. Alternatively from Zulu: shangane: a wanderer.

Proper noun

 * 1) An African tribe or clan or nation.
 * 2) The language of the Shangaan.

Noun

 * 1) A member of this tribe.

Usage notes
Shang is a sub standard spelling of the plural. Shangani is the preferred plural. Shangans is an alternative accepted plural.