noun

Tutsi

TUUT-see

Tutsi (noun) means a member of an ethnic group found mainly in Rwanda and Burundi. Example: “Her grandmother was Tutsi and grew up near Lake Kivu.”

noun

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

"Her grandmother was Tutsi and grew up near Lake Kivu."

How to use Tutsi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOne of the main ethnic groups of Rwanda and Burundi, along with the Hutu and Twa.

Word forms

Tutsis plural, Tutsi plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Rwanda-Rundi word Umututsi.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Tutsi” mean?

The word “Tutsi” means a member of an ethnic group found mainly in Rwanda and Burundi. In plain terms, one of the main ethnic groups of Rwanda and Burundi, along with the Hutu and Twa.

How do you pronounce “Tutsi”?

“Tutsi” is pronounced TUUT-see (/ˈtʊtsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tutsi” in a sentence?

Here is “Tutsi” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was Tutsi and grew up near Lake Kivu.”

What part of speech is “Tutsi”?

“Tutsi” is a noun.