Bechuana (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a Bantu people living chiefly in Botswana and western South Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Bechuana people have a rich cultural heritage that is still celebrated today in Botswana and western South Africa.
- A Bechuana woman from the village was known for her exceptional skill in traditional basket weaving.
- The Bechuana language is part of the Sotho-Tswana language group and is closely related to Setswana.
- In the 19th century, the Bechuana were influenced by European missionaries who introduced Christianity to the region.
- The Bechuana people have a long history of cattle herding and farming in the region.