batwa

/ˈbætwɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the indigenous people of the Great Lakes region of central Africa

“The Batwa pygmies have been living in these forests for centuries.”

2. noun

a member of a group of nomadic people who traditionally lived in the Itombwe Mountains of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“The Batwa people have a rich cultural heritage and a deep connection to the land.”

Synonyms

  • indigenous
  • pygmy

Antonyms

  • settled
  • urban