Masai
Americannoun
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a member of an African people inhabiting the highlands of Kenya and Tanzania and having a largely pastoral economy and a society based on the patrilineal clan.
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the Nilotic language of the Masai.
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a member of a Nilotic people, formerly noted as warriors, living chiefly in Kenya and Tanzania
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the language of this people, belonging to the Nilotic group of the Nilo-Saharan family
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Mavericks president Masai Ujiri held the same position with the Raptors when they won the 2019 championship.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
"We're getting catered to like professional athletes. We're getting paid like professional athletes," was the positive verdict from American Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell.
From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025
But the investigation into the killing of Mr Masai has not yet resulted in the start of a prosecution, as investigators seek to gather more evidence and record statements.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024
“The situation in Masai Mara is so bad,” said Daniel Ikayo, the owner of a safari company that operates there.
From New York Times • May 1, 2024
Despite the fact that nobody showed signs of having been infected, the Elgon Masai could tell stories of how a family member, a child or a young wife, had died bleeding in someone’s arms.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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