kru

A woman from the Kru community weaves a colorful basket.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Ethnic group: "kru" refers to a member of a Black African ethnic group living along the coast of Liberia and neighboring regions.
   • Linguistic group: "kru" can also denote the language or languages spoken by this ethnic group.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The kru are known for their maritime skills and have a long history of working as sailors. (A member of the Kru ethnic group.)
  • He studied the kru language to better understand the culture of the region. (The language spoken by the Kru people.)

Advanced Usage

• "Kru Coast": a geographical region in Liberia traditionally inhabited by the Kru people.

  • The Kru Coast is famous for its dense rainforest and traditional villages. (The coastal area associated with the Kru ethnic group.)

• "Kru people": the collective term for the ethnic group.

  • The Kru people have maintained their cultural identity despite external influences. (The entire ethnic community.)

Variants and Related Words

• Krou (n): an alternative spelling of "kru".

  • The Krou are sometimes referred to as the Kru in older texts. (A variant spelling of the same ethnic term.)

• Kruan (adj): relating to the Kru people or their language.

  • Kruan traditions include elaborate mask ceremonies. (Pertaining to the Kru culture.)

Synonyms

• Liberian coastal people: a descriptive phrase for the Kru ethnic group.
• Kru-speaking: referring to the linguistic group.

Phrasal Verbs

• (The word "kru" is a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

• (Idioms involving "kru" are not attested in standard English.)