Tswana (Noun)
Meaning 1
The dialect of Sotho spoken by the Tswana in Botswana.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Tswana dialect is widely spoken in Botswana and neighboring countries.
- She studied the Tswana language to better communicate with her clients.
- Tswana is one of the two official languages of Botswana, the other being English.
- The Tswana dialect has several variations, but they are all mutually intelligible.
- Learning Tswana is essential for anyone planning to live or work in Botswana.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A member of a Bantu people living chiefly in Botswana and western South Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Tswana were a dominant ethnic group in Botswana with their language and customs still thriving in the country today.
- He spent his formative years immersed in the local Tswana culture in rural western South Africa.
- Researchers delved into the origins and development of Tswana kinship structures throughout the years.
- Several communities around Gaborone preserved traditional Tswana folklore in story-telling ceremonies and public gatherings.
- According to available sources, during pre-colonial times Tswana warriors served an important military function, contributing significantly to societal balance and authority.