hottentot

/hɒtəˈnɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Khoikhoi people, a group of indigenous people of southern Africa, especially those of the Hottentot people, who traditionally inhabited the southwestern coast of Africa.

“The anthropologist studied the Hottentot language and culture.”

2. noun

A type of Khoikhoi language.

“The Hottentot language is part of the Khoisan language family.”

Synonyms

  • Khoikhoi
  • San