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Fellata

Fellata

9.9
A nomadic Muslim people in West Africa who herd cattle
  • noun
  • Archaic
: Fellata
  • The Fellata are known for their distinctive traditional dress and cattle herding practices.

Examples

  • Many Fellata communities maintain their nomadic lifestyle across several West African countries.

  • A group of Fellata set up camp near the river during their seasonal migration.

  • The Fellata people are known for their rich cultural traditions.

  • Many Fellatas migrate seasonally to find better grazing lands.

  • A group of Fellata set up camp near the river during their seasonal migration.

  • Many Fellata communities maintain their nomadic lifestyle across several West African countries.

  • The Fellata are known for their distinctive traditional dress and cattle herding practices.

Synonyms

Fulani
vsFellata
2 7.5

A person from a West African people who herds cattle and moves from place to place

uses a different common name
Fulbe
vsFellata
1 9.9

A person from a West African people who herds cattle and often moves with them

uses another regional term
Fula
vsFellata
1 9.3

A person from a West African group who moves with cattle and is mostly Muslim

is expressed with a different conventional name
Fulah
vsFellata
1 9.9

A person from a nomadic West African group who herds cattle and is usually Muslim

appears under a different spelling

Surface Forms

Fellata singular
Fellatas plural

Etymology

Fellata comes from West African names for the people also called Fulani or Fulbe, a name used by neighbouring groups. These people are known for 'moving with their herds' and herding cattle, so Fellata refers to a nomadic pastoral people.