Khoi·san (koi sän )n. A family of languages of southern Africa, including those of the Khoikhoin and the San. [Nama khoi(-khoi-n), the Nama people; see Khoikhoin + Nama san, the San people; see San.] |
Khoisan [ˈkɔɪsɑːn kɔɪˈsɑːn]
n
(Linguistics / Languages) a family of languages spoken in southern Africa by the Khoikhoi and Bushmen and by two small groups in Tanzania. A characteristic phonological feature of these languages is the use of suction stops (clicks)
adj
(Linguistics / Languages) denoting, relating to, or belonging to this family of languages
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| Noun | 1. | Khoisan - a family of languages spoken in southern Africa natural language, tongue - a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language |
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