masai

Everyday

1. The Maasai (Masai) are a people of Kenya and Tanzania, famous for cattle herding and their bright red cloth. tree →
2. (a name) The Masai Mara is a wildlife reserve in Kenya. tree →

In the lessons

Met in geography and culture lessons about East Africa and in nature films of the Masai Mara. It should be said with respect: they are a living people, not a story.

Examples

• The Maasai keep large herds of cattle. tree →
• Many Maasai wear red cloth called shuka. tree →
• Maasai warriors are known for their high jumping dance. tree →
• We watched lions in the Masai Mara. tree →
• The Maasai speak a language called Maa. tree →
• Maasai beadwork is very colourful. tree →

Note

Today «Maasai» is the preferred spelling; «Masai» is older but still used, especially in «Masai Mara». A people's name, so capital M.