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.
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Meaning 2
A family of languages spoken in southern Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.