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.
noun
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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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“So I’m surprised and disappointed. But we have to give Masai a chance to see what happens.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
Their two relay successes were complemented by women’s 100m hurdles gold for Masai Russell.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024
Devastating floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands more in East Africa are now inundating parts of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
From New York Times • May 1, 2024
All of the sentinel animals remained healthy, and the blood and tissue samples from the other animals, insects, birds, Masai people, and their cattle showed no signs of Marburg virus.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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