What were the khoikhoi who lived from the sea called?
Question: What were the khoikhoi who lived from the sea called?
The Khoikhoi people, who lived near the sea, were often referred to as "Strandlopers" by the Dutch colonizers. The term "Strandlopers" translates to "beach walkers" or "beachcombers" in Dutch. This name was given to the Khoikhoi because of their lifestyle near the coastal areas and their traditional reliance on marine resources. The Khoikhoi were semi-nomadic pastoralists who inhabited the coastal regions of what is now South Africa, particularly the Cape region.
Again, it's important to use respectful and sensitive terminology when referring to indigenous communities and their history. The names given by colonizers may not always accurately represent the cultural identity and self-designation of these communities.
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