Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A member of a Sotho-speaking people of Lesotho and adjacent parts of South Africa.
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- noun Plural form of
Mosotho .
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- noun a member of a subgroup of people who inhabit Lesotho
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Collectively, the people of the country are known as Basotho, while an individual member of the Basotho nation is referred to as a Mosotho.
No Place Left to Bury the Dead Nicole Itano 2007
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It's a way of life for the people known as Basotho who live in the African nation of Lesotho.
unknown title 2009
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He also runs Canopic Jar and Basotho which also feature written and visual art.
Global Voices in English » African photographers, writers and artists find their voice in blogs 2009
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“So …” The Basotho man tilted the rearview mirror to get a better view of the passenger seat.
Let The Dead Lie Malla Nunn 2010
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We Basotho had to leave our land and come to the city just like the people in the Bible.
Let The Dead Lie Malla Nunn 2010
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Prince William and Prince Harry visited Semonkong, Lesotho where they donned cultural garb to visit herd boys and play with babies -- which meant wrapping themselves in blankets as the Basotho people do to keep warm.
Princes William & Harry Don Blankets And Play With Babies In Lesotho (PHOTOS) 2010
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Prince William and Prince Harry visited Semonkong, Lesotho where they donned cultural garb to visit herd boys and play with babies -- which meant wrapping themselves in blankets as the Basotho people do to keep warm.
Princes William & Harry Don Blankets And Play With Babies In Lesotho (PHOTOS) 2010
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The Basotho driver turned left and headed for the suburban streets of Congella.
Let The Dead Lie Malla Nunn 2010
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The Basotho driver turned left and headed for the suburban streets of Congella.
Let The Dead Lie Malla Nunn 2010
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Emmanuel asked when the Basotho man had shuffled out onto the veranda.
Let The Dead Lie Malla Nunn 2010
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