gond

Thân thiện

A Gond woman weaves a colorful traditional textile.

Definition

Noun: 1. A member of a Dravidian people of central India: The word "Gond" refers to an individual belonging to a large, historically tribal Dravidian-speaking group primarily located in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana in central India.

Usage Notes

• "Gond" is used as a singular noun to refer to one person from this ethnic group. The plural form is "Gonds" to refer to the people collectively.
• It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
• The term is used in anthropological, historical, and cultural contexts.

Examples

• The Gond artist explained the symbolism in the traditional painting.
• Several Gonds have transitioned from forest-based livelihoods to agriculture.
• The museum exhibit focuses on the history and culture of the Gond people.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the Gond people, such as Gond art, Gond culture, or Gond language.
  • She is a scholar of Gondi language and Gond folklore.

Variants and Related Words

• Gonds (n.): The plural form, referring to the people collectively.
• Gondi (n., adj.):
  • (Noun) The Dravidian language spoken by the Gond people.
  • (Adjective) Pertaining to the Gondi language or, sometimes, the Gond people.
• Gondwana (n.): The historical region in central India named after the Gond people, which also gives its name to the ancient supercontinent.

Synonyms

• Tribal (member): A more general term; specifying "of central India" would be necessary for accuracy.
• Adivasi: A contemporary collective term used in India for various indigenous tribal groups, which includes the Gonds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a member of a formerly tribal people in south central India

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