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Definition of Khoisan
1. Noun. A family of languages spoken in southern Africa.
Exact synonyms: Khoisan Language
Generic synonyms: Natural Language, Tongue
Specialized synonyms: Hottentot, Khoikhoi, Khoikhoin
Generic synonyms: Natural Language, Tongue
Specialized synonyms: Hottentot, Khoikhoi, Khoikhoin
Definition of Khoisan
1. Proper noun. The group of Southern African indigenous people, comprising the Khoi and San. Indigenous to the semi-desert regions. ¹
2. Proper noun. A member of the Khoi or San people. ¹
3. Proper noun. The group of languages associated with the Khoisan including Nama, ‡Hõã, !Kung, !X??, Ju/’hoan, and ‡Kx’au?’ein. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com