khoisan
/ˈkɔɪsɑːn/
noun
- A group of indigenous peoples of southern Africa, including the Khoikhoi and San, who share linguistic and cultural features.
- Many Khoisan today live in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
- The Khoisan have lived in southern Africa for thousands of years.
- The museum has an exhibit on the history and traditions of the Khoisan.
- The language family spoken by the Khoisan peoples, known for its use of click consonants.
- Khoisan languages are famous for their clicking sounds.
- She is learning a Khoisan language as part of her research.
- Linguists study Khoisan to understand how click languages developed.
adjective
- Relating to the Khoisan peoples or their languages.
- Khoisan music often features rhythmic clapping and singing.
- He wrote a book about Khoisan history in southern Africa.
- The Khoisan culture includes unique rock art and storytelling traditions.