fulani

• Существительное, обозначающее либо представителя скотоводческого кочевого народа Западной Африки, традиционно занимающегося разведением крупного рогатого скота и исповедующего ислам, либо семью языков Западной Африки, на которых говорят эти люди и которые служат лингва-франка в нескольких странах от Сенегала до Чада.

A noun referring either to a member of a pastoral, nomadic people of West Africa who are traditionally cattle herders of Muslim faith, or to the family of West African languages spoken by these people, which serves as a lingua franca across several countries from Senegal to Chad.

proper noun

1. Ethnic groupB2formal

   A member of a pastoral and nomadic people of western Africa, traditionally cattle herders of Muslim faith.

   Фулани

   • The Fulani are known for their extensive cattle herding across the Sahel.
   • Many Fulani maintain a nomadic lifestyle, moving with the seasons.
   • Fulani communities are found in countries like Nigeria, Senegal, and Mali.

   Synonymsfellatafulafulbepeul

2. B2formal

   A family of languages of the Fulani of West Africa, used as a lingua franca in sub-Saharan regions from Senegal to Chad.

   Фулани

   • Fulani is one of the most widely spoken West African languages.
   • She learned Fulani to communicate with local herders.
   • The Fulani language has several dialects across different regions.

   Synonymsfulafulahpeul