beja

/ˈbeɪdʒə/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a nomadic people of the Horn of Africa, traditionally pastoralists and hunters

“The beja people have a rich cultural heritage and continue to thrive in the harsh desert environment.”

2. verb

to act as a beja, typically by moving from place to place in search of grazing land or other resources

“The family bejaed their livestock to a new grazing area, following the changing seasons.”

Synonyms

  • nomad
  • pastoralist

Antonyms

  • sedentary
  • settled