Bosjesman

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Dutch Bosjesman.

Noun

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Bosjesman (plural Bosjesmans or Bosjesmen)

  1. (archaic) A Bushman of southern Africa.

References

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Compound of bosje (bush, shrub) +‎ -s- +‎ man (man).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔ.ʃəsˌmɑn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Bos‧jes‧man

Noun

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Bosjesman m (plural Bosjesmannen, diminutive Bosjesmannetje n)

  1. a Bushman
    Synonym: San

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: Boesman
  • French: Bochiman, Bochismann
  • English: Bosjesman