Definition of Tutsi in English:

Tutsi

nounPlural Tutsis ˈtʊtsiˈto͞otsē

A member of a people forming a minority of the population of Rwanda and Burundi but who formerly dominated the Hutu majority. Historical antagonism between the peoples led in 1994 to large-scale ethnic violence, especially in Rwanda.
Example sentencesExamples
- As in Rwanda, the fighting in Burundi pits the ethnic minority Tutsi against the majority Hutu.
- She says her parents were Tutsis, an ethnic minority in Rwanda.
- The warring Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda speak the one language.
- Altogether some 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus are estimated to have been killed in Rwanda's genocide.
- During the 1994 genocide, extremist Hutus massacred minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus.

adjectiveˈtʊtsiˈto͞otsē

Relating to the Tutsi.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Burundian army said it was braced for further attacks on Tutsi refugee camps.
- Driven into exile, Tutsi children formed the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front.
- Hundreds of displaced Tutsi civilians sought refuge at the bureau communal.
- Traditionally, male Tutsi children are given extensive training in public speaking, storytelling, traditional dances, and military skills.
- However, this Tutsi victory occurred at a great cost in human lives.

Origin

A local name. See also Watusi.

Rhymes

Abruzzi, footsie, tootsie

Definition of Tutsi in US English:

Tutsi

nounˈto͞otsē

A member of a people forming a minority of the population of Rwanda and Burundi, who formerly dominated the Hutu majority. Historical antagonism between the peoples led in 1994 to large-scale ethnic violence, especially in Rwanda.
Example sentencesExamples
- Altogether some 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus are estimated to have been killed in Rwanda's genocide.
- The warring Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda speak the one language.
- As in Rwanda, the fighting in Burundi pits the ethnic minority Tutsi against the majority Hutu.
- During the 1994 genocide, extremist Hutus massacred minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
- She says her parents were Tutsis, an ethnic minority in Rwanda.

adjectiveˈto͞otsē

Relating to the Tutsi.
Example sentencesExamples
- Driven into exile, Tutsi children formed the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front.
- Traditionally, male Tutsi children are given extensive training in public speaking, storytelling, traditional dances, and military skills.
- However, this Tutsi victory occurred at a great cost in human lives.
- The Burundian army said it was braced for further attacks on Tutsi refugee camps.
- Hundreds of displaced Tutsi civilians sought refuge at the bureau communal.

Origin

A local name. See also Watusi.

单词	Tutsi
释义	Definition of Tutsi in English: Tutsi nounPlural Tutsis ˈtʊtsiˈto͞otsē A member of a people forming a minority of the population of Rwanda and Burundi but who formerly dominated the Hutu majority. Historical antagonism between the peoples led in 1994 to large-scale ethnic violence, especially in Rwanda. Example sentencesExamples As in Rwanda, the fighting in Burundi pits the ethnic minority Tutsi against the majority Hutu. She says her parents were Tutsis, an ethnic minority in Rwanda. The warring Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda speak the one language. Altogether some 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus are estimated to have been killed in Rwanda's genocide. During the 1994 genocide, extremist Hutus massacred minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus. adjectiveˈtʊtsiˈto͞otsē Relating to the Tutsi. Example sentencesExamples The Burundian army said it was braced for further attacks on Tutsi refugee camps. Driven into exile, Tutsi children formed the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front. Hundreds of displaced Tutsi civilians sought refuge at the bureau communal. Traditionally, male Tutsi children are given extensive training in public speaking, storytelling, traditional dances, and military skills. However, this Tutsi victory occurred at a great cost in human lives. Origin A local name. See also Watusi. Rhymes Abruzzi, footsie, tootsie Definition of Tutsi in US English: Tutsi nounˈto͞otsē A member of a people forming a minority of the population of Rwanda and Burundi, who formerly dominated the Hutu majority. Historical antagonism between the peoples led in 1994 to large-scale ethnic violence, especially in Rwanda. Example sentencesExamples Altogether some 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus are estimated to have been killed in Rwanda's genocide. The warring Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda speak the one language. As in Rwanda, the fighting in Burundi pits the ethnic minority Tutsi against the majority Hutu. During the 1994 genocide, extremist Hutus massacred minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus. She says her parents were Tutsis, an ethnic minority in Rwanda. adjectiveˈto͞otsē Relating to the Tutsi. Example sentencesExamples Driven into exile, Tutsi children formed the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front. Traditionally, male Tutsi children are given extensive training in public speaking, storytelling, traditional dances, and military skills. However, this Tutsi victory occurred at a great cost in human lives. The Burundian army said it was braced for further attacks on Tutsi refugee camps. Hundreds of displaced Tutsi civilians sought refuge at the bureau communal. Origin A local name. See also Watusi.
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