manyatta

/ˈmænjətə/

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Maasai village in East Africa, typically consisting of a group of huts made of branches and grasses, and often surrounded by a thorn fence.

“The tourists visited a manyatta to learn about the Maasai culture and way of life.”

Synonyms

  • encampment
  • village

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis