A glossary of hundred unique words and expressions spoken by Ugandans

Date
2025
Authors
Kantono, Immaculate
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Makerere University
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This work is about a compilation of a glossary of 100 English terms and expressions unique to Ugandans providing us with their explanations and usage. The glossary of words will have their own meaning. Each word will have its own meaning and examples will also be provided for each word. All the words will be explained accordingly. Most Ugandans use unique words and expressions in their lives. Uglish is a blend of English and Luganda words that reflects Ugandan culture and trends. All words in this text will have the standard dictionary meaning; followed by the meaning of Ugandan users. In addition, each word will have a source where the word has been got. The introduction precedes the glossary. After the glossary, provide references, sources where the terms and expressions have come from. This book was written for students, teachers and other people in Uganda to help them learn English better. Each word has been categorized into different categories like category of religious terminology, high school category, category of phones and telecommunication.
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A research dissertation submitted to the Department of Linguistics and English Language Studies for the award of a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Arts of Makerere University
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Kantono, I. (2025). A glossary of hundred unique words and expressions spoken by Ugandans; Unpublished Masters dissertation, Makerere University, Kampala