Motswana
UK/mɒtˈswɑːnə/
Motswana noun: a member of the Tswana tribe of southern Africa, especially an inhabitant of Botswana; a Botswanan.
Noun
Motswana (plural Batswana)
- A member of the Tswana tribe of southern Africa, especially an inhabitant of Botswana; a Botswanan.
- He said very carefully, ‘Most of the time we Batswana live in the wilderness and loneliness.’1969, Bessie Head, When Rain Clouds Gather, Heinemann, published 1995, page 15
- The Minister who piloted it through Parliament, the Honourable Phandu Skelemani, swore that if any Motswana were to suffer under it, he would take personal responsibility.2009 June 26, The Botswana Gazette
Motswana meaning in Bengali
Motswana in Bengali
- একজন বসোয়ানান
Forms of Motswana
| plural | Batswana |
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Origin of Motswana
From Tswana Motswana.
Questions about Motswana
- What does Motswana mean?
- Motswana means a member of the Tswana tribe of southern Africa, especially an inhabitant of Botswana; a Botswanan.
- What is Motswana in Bengali?
- Motswana in Bengali is একজন বসোয়ানান. See Motswana meaning in Bengali.
- What part of speech is Motswana?
- Motswana is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Motswana?
- Motswana is pronounced /mɒtˈswɑːnə/ (UK).
- What is the plural of Motswana?
- The plural of Motswana is Batswana.
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