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Bechuana

Bechuana

1 9.9
A person from a group of people who live mainly in Botswana and western South Africa
  • noun
  • Archaic
: bechuana
  • He traveled to Botswana to study the traditions of the Bechuana people.

Examples

  • The Bechuana people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • The Bechuana have a rich cultural heritage and a long history in southern Africa.

  • The community event was attended by several prominent Bechuana leaders.

  • Many Bechuanas participate in traditional ceremonies.

  • The Bechuana tribe has a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated in festivals throughout Botswana.

  • As I traveled through southern Africa, I met many Bechuana people who shared stories about their history.

  • The Bechuana are known for their traditional crafts, which include intricate beadwork and pottery.

Synonyms

Tswana
vsBechuana
1 8.9

A person from an ethnic group mostly living in Botswana and western South Africa

is an alternative name for the same people rather than a different group
Batswana
vsBechuana
1 8.1

People from Botswana who are part of the Tswana group

is an alternative name for the same people rather than a different group

Surface Forms

Bechuana singular
Bechuanas plural

Etymology

Bechuana comes from the name the people call themselves, Tswana, plural Batswana, and was an older English spelling. It simply means a person of the Tswana or 'Tswana people', which is why Bechuana refers to people mainly from Botswana and nearby parts of South Africa.