hawiya

/hɑːˈwiːjə/ or /hɑːˈwaɪjə/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an East African ethnic group, typically of Somali or Oromo descent.

“The hawiya community has a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of identity.”

Synonyms

  • East African
  • Oromo
  • Somali

Antonyms

  • non-East African
  • non-Oromo
  • non-Somali