Synonyms for

Hutu

Verb / ˈhu:ˌtu: / Another word for hutu — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hutu is an ethnic group in Rwanda and Burundi.

Synonyms & similar words

hutu Burundian Rwandan tribe clan people population community society race lineage ancestry descent origin family kin relatives kinsfolk kinsmen kinswomen

Example sentences

  1. The Hutu and Tutsi people have a complicated history in Rwanda.
  2. Many Hutu people were killed in the Rwandan genocide.
  3. My friend is from the Hutu tribe in Burundi.
  4. The Hutu population is the majority in Rwanda.
  5. The Hutu people have their own language and culture.

Quotes

  • 'The Hutu and Tutsi have been living together in the same area for centuries and have a unique relationship.' - Paul Kagame
  • 'We must not forget the Hutu victims of the genocide and the suffering they endured.' - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
  • 'The Hutu and Tutsi are not different peoples or tribes, but one people with different social and economic roles.' - Yoweri Museveni

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