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Noun: Maasai  'maa,sI
  1. A member of a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting parts of Kenya and Tanzania, known for their distinctive customs, colourful dress, and pastoral lifestyle
    "The Maasai are known for their distinctive customs and dress";
    - Masai
     
  2. The Nilotic language spoken by the Maasai people
    "He learned to speak Maasai during his time in Kenya";
    - Masai
Adjective: Maasai  'maa,sI
  1. Relating to the Maasai people, their culture, or language
    "We visited a Maasai village during our safari";
    - Masai

Derived forms: Maasais

Encyclopedia: Maasai