Question

multiple choice question
the word swahili comes from an arabic word meaning

\mighty warriors.\

\followers of islam.\

\people of the coast.\

\gold merchants.\

Explanation:

The word "Swahili" originates from the Arabic word "sahil" which means "coast", so "Swahili" means "people of the coast". The other options do not align with the etymology of the word.

Answer:

C. "people of the coast." (assuming the third option is labeled C; if the original labels were different, adjust accordingly, but based on the options, the correct one is "people of the coast".)