dinka

/ˈdɪŋkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Nilotic people living in southern Sudan and northern South Sudan

“The Dinka people have a rich cultural heritage and a long history of nomadic migration.”

2. verb

to move or act in a nomadic or wandering manner

“The herd of cattle dinkas across the open plains of the savannah.”

Synonyms

  • nilotic
  • nomad
  • pastoralist

Antonyms

  • sedentary
  • settled