Masai

/məˈsaɪ/ noun

Definition

a pastoral people native to Kenya and Tanzania known for their distinctive culture, warrior traditions, and pastoral cattle-herding.

Etymology

From the Masai language and their own name for themselves. The word has been used in English since the 1700s and refers to both the people and their language.

Kelly Says

The Masai are famous for their incredible knowledge of cattle and landscape management—they've sustainably herded millions of animals across African savannas for centuries, making them some of the world's greatest environmental managers long before 'sustainability' was a buzzword.

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