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English word origin

Etymology of Hutu

Borrowed from Rwanda-Rundi Umuhutu.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Pertaining to the Hutu ethnic group.

noun

A member of an ethnic group in Rwanda and Burundi.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Rwanda-Rundi Umuhutu.

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