tswana

[ˈtswana] or [tˈswɑːnɑː]

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Bantu-speaking people traditionally inhabiting the area around the confluence of the Boteti and Nossob rivers in northwestern Botswana.

“The Tswana people have a rich cultural heritage.”

2. noun

A member of the Batswana people, or the people who speak the Tswana language, found primarily in Botswana and South Africa.

“The Tswana communities have a strong tradition of storytelling.”

Synonyms

  • Batswana
  • Bechuana

Antonyms

  • non-Tswana person