teco

/ˈtɛkoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Texas, especially one from the eastern part of the state, or a resident of the city of El Paso.

“The El Paso native proudly referred to herself as a tecosan.”

2. noun

The Teco or Teke, a Bantu people inhabiting the Republic of the Congo.

“The anthropologist traveled to the Congo to study the Teco culture.”

3. noun

A member of the indigenous Teco people of Colombia.

“The local historian spoke about the Teco tribe’s ancient traditions.”

4. noun

A member of the Teco people, indigenous to the region that is now the Colombian departments of Chocó and Cauca.

“The Teco people have preserved their unique language and customs.”

Synonyms

  • Congonese
  • Texan
  • indigenous

Antonyms

  • non-native
  • outsider