Nốp
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Nốp (Tu Nốp): The name of a small subgroup within the Cơ-ho (Koho) ethnic group, primarily residing in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.
Usage Notes
- "Nốp" is a highly specific ethnonym. It is not a common word in general Vietnamese vocabulary and is used almost exclusively in anthropological, ethnographic, or geographical contexts when referring to this particular community.
- It is often encountered in the compound form "Tu Nốp."
Usage Examples
- (The Nốp people are a small subgroup within the Koho ethnic group.)
- (The culture of the Tu Nốp people is very unique.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is typically used in academic or official writing. In everyday conversation, it is very uncommon unless specifically discussing Vietnam's ethnic minority groups.
Variants and Related Words
- Tu Nốp: The full name often used to refer to this subgroup.
- Cơ-ho (Koho): The larger ethnic group to which the Nốp belong.
- Dân tộc thiểu số: Ethnic minority.
Synonyms
- Ethnonym: A name of an ethnic group.
- Subgroup: A smaller division within a larger ethnic or cultural group.
Related Concepts
- Ethnicity: A social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or history.
- Central Highlands (Tây Nguyên): The geographical region of Vietnam where the Cơ-ho and Nốp people traditionally live.