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Khoisan (Noun)

Meaning 1

Nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Khoisan people have traditionally lived in the deserts and coastal regions of southern Africa, surviving on a diet of hunted game and gathered plants.
  • The Khoisan are known for their expertise in tracking and hunting, skills that have been passed down through generations of nomadic hunters and gatherers.
  • In the 19th century, many Khoisan were forced to adapt to a more sedentary lifestyle, leading to the erosion of their traditional way of life.
  • The Khoisan language is a unique and complex tongue that is still spoken by many people in southern Africa today.
  • Despite facing many challenges, the Khoisan continue to work towards preserving their cultural heritage and traditional practices.

Synonyms

  • Bushman

Hypernyms

  • Nomad

Meaning 2

A family of languages spoken in southern Africa.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Khoisan Language

Hypernyms

  • Tongue

Hyponyms

  • Khoikhoi
  • Hottentot
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