Fellata

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Definition

Noun: 1. A member of an ethnic group: Refers to an individual belonging to a traditionally pastoral, nomadic, and Muslim people of West Africa, historically known as cattle herders. This term is an older ethnonym.

Usage Notes
  • The term "Fellata" is an older, historical name used primarily in colonial-era literature and documents.
  • It is largely considered archaic and has been replaced in modern contexts by the term Fulani (also known as Fula or Fulɓe).
  • When encountered, it typically refers to the Fulani people, emphasizing their traditional pastoral lifestyle and Islamic faith.
Examples
  • Historical records described the Fellata as skilled horsemen and herders who moved across the Sahel.
  • The Fellata communities played a significant role in the spread of Islam in West Africa.
Advanced Usage
  • The term may appear in historical, anthropological, or colonial texts to denote this ethnic group.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fulani (n.): The modern and preferred term for this ethnic group.
  • Fula (n.): Another common name for the same people.
  • Fulɓe (n.): The endonym (name the group uses for itself).
  • Peul (n.): The term used in Francophone regions.
Synonyms
  • Fulani
  • Fula
  • Fulɓe
Different Meanings / Contexts
  • This word functions solely as a noun referring to the ethnic group. It does not have other meanings as a common English word.
Noun
  1. a member of a pastoral and nomadic people of western Africa; they are traditionally cattle herders of Muslim faith

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