khoikhoi

/ˈkwoɪkoʊi/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the indigenous people of southern Africa, particularly in present-day Namibia and parts of South Africa.

“The Khoikhoi people have a rich cultural heritage, with a strong tradition of storytelling and music.”

2. proper noun

referring specifically to the Khoikhoi people or their language

“The Khoikhoi language is a member of the Khoe language family.”

Synonyms

  • Bushmen
  • San

Antonyms

  • settler