noun

Hutu

HOO-too

Hutu (noun) means a member of an ethnic group found mainly in Rwanda and Burundi. Example: “The documentary told the story of Hutu and Tutsi families who protected each other during the genocide.”

noun

A member of an ethnic group found mainly in Rwanda and Burundi.

"The documentary told the story of Hutu and Tutsi families who protected each other during the genocide."

How to use Hutu

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefers to one of the main ethnic groups of Rwanda and Burundi, in Central Africa.

Word forms

Hutus plural, Hutu plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Rwanda-Rundi language, where it is the group's own name for itself.

Rhymes for Hutu

tutu

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hutu” mean?

The word “Hutu” means a member of an ethnic group found mainly in Rwanda and Burundi. In plain terms, refers to one of the main ethnic groups of Rwanda and Burundi, in Central Africa.

How do you pronounce “Hutu”?

“Hutu” is pronounced HOO-too (/ˈhutu/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hutu” in a sentence?

Here is “Hutu” used in a sentence: “The documentary told the story of Hutu and Tutsi families who protected each other during the genocide.”

What part of speech is “Hutu”?

“Hutu” is a noun.

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