Dieri

/diˈɛri/ noun

Definition

Plural of derus; members of a Kenyan ethnic group (also called Samburu or related peoples), or the language/culture associated with them.

Etymology

From the Samburu/Kenyan language family. The term reflects indigenous African ethnonyms, with spelling variations common across English transliteration of African languages.

Kelly Says

The Dieri and related pastoral groups developed sophisticated livestock management systems suited to arid environments long before modern ecological science caught up with their practical knowledge.

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