"Soweto" meaning in English

See Soweto in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Clipping of South-western townships. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|South-western townships}} Clipping of South-western townships Head templates: {{en-prop}} Soweto
  1. An urban area on the edge of Johannesburg, South Africa, known for a violent uprising that occurred there in the 1970s. Wikipedia link: Soweto Categories (place): Places in South Africa Derived forms: Sowetan

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