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Definition of wildebeest

wildebeest

/ˈwɪl.dəˌbiːst/
wil · de · beest
Plural:wildebeests
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• noun

1

A large, migratory African antelope of the genus Connochaetes, characterized by a heavily built forequarter, a large head with curved horns, a short mane, and a long tail.

Example

"Every year, millions of wildebeest cross the Serengeti plains in a spectacular mass migration to search for fresh grazing lands."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans 'wildebeest', literally meaning 'wild beast', a term originally coined by early Dutch colonial settlers in South Africa to describe the wild antelope that resembled cattle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wildebeest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wildebeest
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