Definitions | Khoisan |
| proper noun
- The group of Southern African indigenous people, comprising the Khoi and San. Indigenous to the semi-desert regions.
- The group of languages associated with the Khoisan including Nama, "Híµí£, !Kung, !XÅ©Å©, Ju/"hoan, and "Kx"auÇ�"ein.
Etymology: From the pastoral Khoi (formerly Hottentots) and hunter-gatherer San (formerly Bushmen).
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