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Sotho

Sotho

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A person from a Bantu people in Lesotho, Botswana and South Africa who speak related local languages
  • noun
: sotho
  • The Sotho are known for their distinctive traditional blankets and rich oral literature.

Examples

  • She is proud of her Sotho heritage and teaches the language to her children.

  • The Sotho people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Sotho migrated to urban areas in South Africa during the 20th century.

  • Many Sothos live in Lesotho and South Africa.

  • Many Sotho people migrated to urban areas in South Africa during the 20th century.

  • She is proud of her Sotho heritage and teaches the culture to her children.

  • The Sotho are known for their distinctive traditional blankets and vibrant storytelling.

Synonyms

Basotho
vsSotho
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A person from Lesotho who is part of the Sotho people

is broader, applying to members across Lesotho, Botswana and northern South Africa

Compounds

Sotho language
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A language spoken by the Sotho people in Lesotho, South Africa, and Botswana

Surface Forms

Sotho singular
Sothos plural

Etymology

Sotho comes from the group name Basotho, and Lesotho means 'land of the Sotho'. So a Sotho is a person from that people.