hutu

Thân thiện

A Hutu farmer tends to his crops in the hills.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a Bantu people living in Rwanda and Burundi: The term "Hutu" refers to an individual belonging to one of the major ethnic groups in the African Great Lakes region, primarily in Rwanda and Burundi.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The population of Rwanda is predominantly composed of Hutu and Tutsi.
  • He is a Hutu from the northern hills of Burundi.

Advanced Usage

• Ethnic identifier: The term is used as a primary ethnic identifier in historical, anthropological, and sociopolitical contexts.
  • The colonial administration exacerbated divisions between Hutu and Tutsi.

Variants and Related Words

• Hutu (adj): Pertaining to the Hutu people or their culture (Note: This adjectival use is less common than the noun form).
  • Hutu traditions are rich and varied.

Synonyms

• Bantu speaker: A broader linguistic and ethnic classification that includes the Hutu people among many other groups.

Notes on Meaning

• Ethnic Group: The Hutu constitute one of the principal ethnic groups in Rwanda and Burundi. The term is specific to this cultural and geographic context.
• Historical Context: Discussions involving this term are often related to the complex history and inter-ethnic relations in the region.

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Noun

1. a member of a Bantu people living in Rwanda and Burundi

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