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👥 An ethnic group 🏢 An administrative area ⛰️ A highland region
Borana

Borana

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A group of people in southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya who speak a Cushitic language
  • proper noun
: Borana
  • Researchers studied the social structure of the Borana community in southern Ethiopia.
  • Borana tribe

Examples

  • The Borana have a long tradition of cattle herding in the arid regions of Kenya.

  • The Borana people have rich traditions that reflect their connection to the land.

  • Many Borana people continue to speak their native Cushitic language at home.

  • The Borana people are known for their rich cultural heritage.

  • Have you ever heard of the Borana language?

  • Every year, the Borana celebrate their cultural heritage with colorful festivals.

  • The Cushitic language spoken by the Borana is known for its unique phonetic qualities.

Surface Forms

Borana main

Etymology

Borana is the name the people use for themselves in the local Oromo language and it also names their language, which is part of a group of African languages, so the word means both the ethnic group and the language they speak.