Boma

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑmə/

Boma (noun)

  1. A fenced area used to keep animals safe or contained.
  2. A traditional building or structure in some African villages.

Examples

  • The farmer built a boma to protect the livestock from predators.
  • The boma served as a communal area for the villagers to gather.

Common collocations: build a boma, secure the boma, visit a boma, construct a boma