Nilotic
/naɪˈlɒtɪk/noun
Relating to the Nile region, its peoples, or the languages traditionally associated with them.
Did you know?“Nilotic” was coined from the classical name of the Nile and is also used in historical linguistic classifications for languages such as Dinka, Nuer, and Luo.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
iteru
“A proposed ancient Egyptian source for the name of the Nile, meaning “river”; the connection to later forms is not fully certain.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Neilos
“The Greek name for the Nile.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Nilus
“The Nile River.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Niloticus
“Of or relating to the Nile.”
19th Century
English
Nilotic
“Relating to the Nile region, its peoples, or their languages.”