| 释义 |
Mizo, n. and a.|ˈmiːzəʊ|
Pl. Mizo, Mizos.
[Native name, lit. ‘highlander’, f. mi person + zo hill.]
A. n. A native or inhabitant of the territory of Mizoram in north-eastern India, formerly the Lushai Hills District or the Mizo Hills District.
B. adj. Of or pertaining to these people. Cf. Lushai a. and n.
1832Asiatic Res. XVII. 375 Krisong..is esteemed as being the more martial and decided character, and his influence..with the Mizhus..is consequently greater. Ibid., Ruding, a Chief of the Mizhú tribe. Ibid. 400 The Reíga tribe are on the western side of the great river, beyond the Pasi and Mizong tribes. 1912J. Shakespear Lushei Kuki Clans v. 110 Some Mizo (natives of these Hills) who were passing through the village also heard the song of those who knew magic. 1954Current Indian Statutes ii. 107 The district is largely inhabited by tribes who are collectively known as ‘Mizos’—‘Lusei’ being one of the tribes. 1968Chapman & Clark Mizo Miracle 85 The pioneer missionaries Lorrain and Savidge toured the district, learning the Mizo language and reducing it to writing. 1969S. Barkataki Tribes of Assam 82 Mizo is a generic term which includes several sub-tribes..Lusei, Ralte, Hmar, Pawi (Poi). Ibid. 83 The lingua franca of the Mizos which has become popularly known as the Mizo language or Dulhian, is the dialect of the Lusei clan. Ibid. 128 One can hardly imagine the difficulty with which a Mizo or Zemi Naga has to eke a livelihood out of his little patch of land. 1975Times 17 May 6/1 ‘Hostile’ Mizos have been up in arms for more than a decade. Ibid., The Mizo National Front has joined hands with the underground movement of the Nagas. |