Definitions

1. noun

A large African antelope with long, dark horns, known for its large migrations in search of food and water.

“The wildebeest migration was a spectacular sight, with thousands of animals crossing the savannah in search of greener pastures.”

2. noun

A synonym for the closely related species, the gnu (Connochaetes taurinus).

“The wildebeest and gnu are often used interchangeably, but technically, a wildebeest refers to the species Gnu taurinus.”