noun
Moran
noun
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."
How to Use Moran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term from East African Maasai and Samburu culture for a young male warrior who hasn't yet married.
Word Forms
Morans plural, morans plural, moran plural, ilmoran plural
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