latah

/lɑːtɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of the Latah people, an indigenous ethnic group in Sumatra, Indonesia.

“The Latah tribe has a rich cultural heritage, with many unique customs and traditions.”

2. verb

To exhibit latah behavior, characterized by involuntary and exaggerated reactions to stimuli.

“The person latah’d when she saw a snake, jumping violently and screaming.”

Synonyms

  • indigenous
  • tribal

Antonyms

  • settled
  • urban