Watusi

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Noun: 1. A member of a Bantu-speaking ethnic group: The Watusi are a people, also known as the Tutsi, primarily living in Rwanda and Burundi in Central Africa. 2. An individual belonging to this group: The term refers to a single person from this ethnic community.

Usage Notes
  • The term "Watusi" is an older, Anglicized spelling. The more accurate and contemporary term is Tutsi.
  • It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
  • The term is specific to ethnography and discussions of the cultures and history of the African Great Lakes region.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Anthropologists studied the traditions of the Watusi.
    • He was a Watusi cattle herder from the hills of Rwanda.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often encountered in historical texts or older anthropological works. In modern contexts, especially post-1994, using "Tutsi" is preferred for accuracy and respect.
  • It is important to distinguish the ethnic term from the 1960s dance craze named "The Watusi," which was loosely inspired by perceptions of this culture.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tutsi (n.): The modern and preferred term for this ethnic group.
  • Hutu (n.): Another major ethnic group in Rwanda and Burundi.
  • Twa (n.): A third ethnic group in the region.
Synonyms
  • Tutsi
  • Mututsi (singular in Kinyarwanda/Kirundi)
  • Batutsi (plural in Kinyarwanda/Kirundi)
Important Note on Related Terms
  • The Watusi (dance): This is a separate, culturally unrelated term for a popular dance from the 1960s. It is crucial not to confuse the ethnic identifier with the name of the dance.
Noun
  1. a member of a Bantu speaking people living in Rwanda and Burundi

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống