Watusi (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a Bantu speaking people living in Rwanda and Burundi.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Traditionally the Watusi are cattle breeders and have a seminomadic way of life.
- There are currently over a million Watusi speaking their native Kinyarwanda language.
- They were historically known for their high stature and lighter skin among African ethnic groups.
- It is reported that thousands of Watusi have fled from Burundi and Rwanda due to violence.
- Watusi comprise approximately 14 per cent and eleven to thirteen percent respectively in those population total mixes nationwide amongst diverse individual minorities