Mosotho is a term that refers to the people of Lesotho, a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The word Mosotho originates from the language of the Basotho people, who make up the majority of the population in Lesotho. While there are no direct synonyms for Mosotho, there are some related terms that can be used to describe the people of Lesotho. These include Basotho, which is a more specific term for the ethnic group, and Sotho, which is a broader term that can refer to the language and culture of the Sotho people in Southern Africa, including those in Lesotho.