A member of a Bantu people of southern Africa, particularly from the region of Lesotho and surrounding areas.
From Sesotho language, the word 'Basuto' (plural of Mosuto) refers to the Sotho people. The term reflects the indigenous name of the ethnic group rather than a colonial designation.
The Basuto people preserved their mountain kingdom of Lesotho as an independent nation while surrounding territories were colonized—their name became synonymous with fierce independence and cultural resilience.
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