Bosjesman

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch Bosjesman.

Noun

Bosjesman (plural Bosjesmans or Bosjesmen)

  1. (archaic) A Bushman of southern Africa.

References

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

Bosjesman m (plural Bosjesmannen, diminutive Bosjesmannetje n)

  1. a Bushman
    Synonym: San

Descendants

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