Bushman: meaning, definitions and examples

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bushman

 

[ หˆbสŠสƒ.mษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

indigenous people

Bushmen, also known as San people, are indigenous hunter-gatherers of Southern Africa. They are one of the oldest populations in the region, possessing unique cultural practices and languages. Their lifestyle emphasizes a deep connection with nature and intricate knowledge of the land, plants, and animals. Despite facing various challenges, including colonialism and modernity, they continue to maintain their cultural identity and traditions.

Synonyms

Khoisan, San, indigenous peoples.

Examples of usage

  • The Bushmen have lived in harmony with nature for thousands of years.
  • Bushmen are known for their exceptional tracking skills.
  • Many Bushmen communities still practice traditional hunting techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "bushman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bushman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคถเคฎเฅˆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Buschmann

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bushman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒัˆะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ buszmen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bushman

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bushman

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bushman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์‹œ๋งจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุดู…ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ busman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ busman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธƒไป€ๆ›ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bushman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bushman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒัˆะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒจแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bushman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bushman

Etymology

The term 'Bushman' is derived from the Dutch word 'Boschjesman', which means 'little bush man'. This term was historically used by European colonists in the 18th century to refer to the indigenous San people of Southern Africa, who are renowned for their small stature and bushy hair. The San people have a rich cultural heritage that includes unique languages, rock paintings, and knowledge of survival in arid environments. Although initially used in a neutral sense, 'Bushman' has sometimes been perceived as derogatory. The San people themselves prefer to be identified by their respective ethnic groups, such as the Ju/'hoansi or !Kung. The complex history surrounding the word reflects the broader issues of colonialism, cultural identity, and the ongoing struggle for recognition and rights among indigenous peoples in Africa.