wakwafi

[ˈwɑːkwɑːfi]

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Samburu sub-group or clan in East Africa, particularly in Kenya.

“The wakwafi were known for their skilled horsemanship and hunting skills.”

2. verb

to migrate or move seasonally, typically in search of food or grazing land.

“The wakwafi would wakwafi during the dry season to find better pastures.”

Synonyms

  • migrate
  • nomad

Antonyms

  • immigrate
  • settle