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In the phrase, "waarabu, Wajerumani, na Waingereza," is the lack of capital on "waarabu" just a typo, or is there some reason for it?

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Languages are not supposed to be capitalized in Swahili, but you'll see it often.

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In the lesson, all three of those words refer to people, not languages. So my question still stands.

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Proper nouns such as names of people, places, and organizations are capitalized, but not adjectives, nationalities, or languages.

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Leosmith: Yes, I know!!! So are you telling me that the lack of capitalization of "waarabu" is indeed a typo, which was my original and as-yet unanswered question?

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All three are nationalities or ethnic groups (not proper nouns) and therefore shouldn't be capitalized. 

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