Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Khoisan people, a group of indigenous peoples of southern Africa.

“The Khoisan languages were an important part of their cultural heritage.”

2. noun

A Khoisan language, such as !Xóõ or ǀHõã.

“The researcher studied the khoisan language in the field.”

3. proper noun

The Khoisan languages, a family of languages spoken in southern Africa.

“The khoisan languages are an important part of the region’s linguistic diversity.”