Complete Definition of "Khoisan"

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Alternative spellings
Khoi-San.

Etymology
From the pastoral Khoi (formerly Hottentots) and hunter-gatherer San (formerly Bushmen).

Proper noun
Khoisan

  1. The group of Southern African indigenous people, comprising the Khoi and San. Indigenous to the semi-desert regions.
  2. The group of languages associated with the Khoisan including Nama, �Hõã, !Kung, !Xũũ, Ju/�hoan, and �Kx�au��ein.

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