Hausa (Noun)
Meaning 1
The chief member of the Chadic family of Afroasiatic languages; widely used as a trading language.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A member of a Negroid people living chiefly in northern Nigeria.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Hausa people have a rich cultural heritage in Nigeria, with their own distinct language and customs.
- In the market, we saw a Hausa vendor selling intricately woven baskets and colorful textiles.
- She was fascinated by the Hausa history and decided to study it further in college.
- Hausa men are known for their beautiful, elaborate robes, which are often worn on special occasions.
- A Hausa family invited us to join them for dinner, where we were treated to traditional dishes and warm hospitality.