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Moran

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1
An unmarried young warrior in traditional Maasai or Samburu society, responsible for defending the community and cattle.
"The young moran had spent months in the bush proving his courage."

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In plain EnglishA term from East African Maasai and Samburu culture for a young male warrior who hasn't yet married.

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Morans plural, morans plural, moran plural, ilmoran plural

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