Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a pastoral Bantu people living in Namibia, Botswana, and Angola: The Herero are an ethnic group native to southwestern Africa, traditionally known for cattle herding.
   • A Bantu language spoken by the Herero people: This refers to the language of the Herero people, which belongs to the Bantu language family.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to a person):
  • The Herero have a rich cultural heritage centered around cattle.
  • She is a Herero who grew up in northern Namibia.
• Noun (referring to the language):
  • He is learning to speak Herero.
  • The story was translated from Herero into English.

Advanced Usage

• "Herero culture": Refers to the customs, traditions, and social practices of the Herero people.
  • The museum exhibit provides deep insight into Herero culture.
• "Herero-speaking": Describes a person or community that uses the Herero language.
  • The Herero-speaking communities in the region maintain strong ties.

Variants and Related Words

• Hereroland (n, historical): A term formerly used for areas in Namibia inhabited by the Herero people.
• Ovaherero (n): An alternative name for the Herero people, often used by the community itself.

Synonyms

• Ovaherero: (n) A synonym for the Herero people.
• Otjiherero: (n) A synonym for the Herero language.

Notes on Meaning

• The term Herero can function as both a countable noun (for people) and an uncountable noun (for the language). When referring to the people, it is often used in the plural form without change (e.g., ).
• The distinction between the ethnic group and its language is typically clear from the context of the sentence.

Noun

1. a Banto language spoken by the Herero in Namibia, Botswana, and Angola
2. a member of a pastoral Bantu people living in Namibia, Botswana, and Angola