Herero

[ huh-rair-oh ]

noun

, plural He·re·ros, (especially collectively) He·re·ro

1. a member of an Indigenous people of Namibia, Botswana, and Angola.
2. the Bantu language of the Herero.

Herero

/ ˈhɛərəˌrəʊ; həˈrɛərəʊ /

noun

1. -ro-ros a member of a formerly rich cattle-keeping Negroid people of southern Africa, living chiefly in central Namibia
2. the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family

Example Sentences

The agreement between the two governments was applauded within Germany, but denounced by Herero and Nama chiefs, who were not included in the final negotiations.

From Time

In the video, Berlin-based Herero activist Israel Kaunatjike explains the bank financing of a key railway line in present-day Namibia, and how it played a role in the genocide.

From Time

The sum will be paid out over 30 years and must primarily benefit the descendants of the Herero and Nama, Agence France-Presse reported.

From Time

After another decade of comparative peace war again broke out and spread from the Hottentots to the Herero.

From Project Gutenberg

"We must not miss the closing act of our little drama," said Don Herero, significantly.

From Project Gutenberg

Both are without any strong affinity to Oci-herero, and only evince a slight relationship with the Zulu group (No. 44).

From Project Gutenberg

She had to lie down once in a while to rest.393 The Herero wear iron which in the dry climate retains luster.

From Project Gutenberg

They call themselves Ovaherero and their language Otshi-herero.

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