Bechuana
Americannoun
plural
Bechuanas,plural
Bechuananoun
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a former name for Tswana
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a former name for a member of the Bantu people of Botswana
Etymology
Origin of Bechuana
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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When independence finally comes, Seretse expects to rename his country Bechuana and set about the enormous tasks ahead.
From Time Magazine Archive
Well, I went on, walking slowly and cautiously, and by and by I got clear of the jungle, and came into some high rocky land, in the midst of which there was a Bechuana village.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
A favourable answer had been brought back from the Bechuana chief.
From Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa by Adams, H.C.
The horse ridden by the Bechuana appeared to be completely tired out, and could with difficulty be urged to an easy trot.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
“Ah, but I had another escape, from a rhinoceros, closer than that,” said the Bechuana, evidently much gratified at George’s approval.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
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