Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bushman

noun

/ˈbʊʃ.mən/

Definition

A member of a indigenous hunter-gatherer people of southern Africa, specifically the Kalahari Desert.

Examples

The Bushmen are skilled in tracking and hunting in the challenging terrain of the Kalahari.
Many Bushmen communities still practice traditional ways of life, despite modernization.
The stories shared by the Bushmen are an essential part of their cultural identity.

Meaning

The term ‘bushman’ usually refers to the San people, who are known for their rich cultural heritage and ability to live in harmony with their desert environment.