Shilluk

[ shi-look ]

noun

, plural Shil·luks, (especially collectively) Shil·luk

1. a member of a Nilotic people of Sudan.
2. the Nilotic language of the Shilluk.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Shilluk or their language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shilluk¹

First recorded in 1785–95; via Arabic from Shilluk, a self-designation

Example Sentences

Thursday’s clashes in the Malakal camp occurred between members of the Shilluk and Nuer ethnic groups, a local representative of the displaced people told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times

The fighting erupted Thursday morning in the Malakal site between members of the Shilluk and Nuer ethnic groups.

From Seattle Times

North of Malakal in the town of Wau Shilluk, health workers said the number of malnourished children coming into the medical center rose from 10 between January and July to 26 between August and December, according to Christina Dak, a health worker with the International Medical Corps.

From Seattle Times

Shilluk people in Sudan gather in the shade for traditional storytelling.Credit:

From Nature

Shilluk people in Sudan gather in the shade for traditional storytelling.Credit:

From Nature