nilotic

/naɪˈlɑtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the Nile River or the region around it.
    • Many ancient Nilotic civilizations depended on the river for trade.
    • The Nilotic floodplain is very fertile for farming.
    • The Nilotic landscape changes dramatically between the dry and rainy seasons.
  2. Relating to a group of East African peoples (such as the Dinka, Nuer, and Luo) or their languages.
    • The Dinka are one of the largest Nilotic ethnic groups in South Sudan.
    • Nilotic languages are spoken by millions of people across East Africa.
    • She is studying the cultural traditions of several Nilotic communities.
noun
  1. A person belonging to a Nilotic ethnic group.
    • He met several Nilotics during his trip to the Nile region.
    • The Nilotics have a rich oral storytelling tradition.
    • Many Nilotics rely on cattle herding for their livelihood.
  2. A group of languages spoken by Nilotic peoples.
    • The Nilotic language family is part of the larger Nilo-Saharan group.
    • Nilotic includes languages like Dinka, Nuer, and Luo.
    • She is learning Nilotic as part of her linguistics research.
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