Nama
Americannoun
plural
Namas,plural
Nama-
a member of a Khoikhoi people of Namaqualand, in SW Africa.
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the language of the Nama.
noun
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a member of a Khoikhoi people living chiefly in Namaqualand
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the Khoikhoi language spoken by this people, belonging to the Khoisan family See also Damara
Usage
Nama is the generally accepted noun and adjetive to refer to members of the Khoikhoi people
Other Word Forms
- Naman noun
Example Sentences
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In 2012, Nama elders appointed him as their leader in South Africa.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
The Nama were once herders and traders until the European "settlers came and interrupted their way of life", according to Mr Fredericks.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer – Level up your favorite person’s juicing game with the Nama J2 cold press juicer.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
The Namibian Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy said it was consulting the Nama and other affected communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025
A female servant," she said, "by name Nama, has frequently been employed by me on missions requiring great tact and caution.
From Atmâ A Romance by Frazer, Caroline Augusta
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