indaba
bɑ noun
a conference or consultation between or with native peoples of South Africa.
Origin:
1890–95; < Zulu indaba, izindaba (with implosive b) matter for discussion, affair, account
1890–95; < Zulu indaba, izindaba (with implosive b) matter for discussion, affair, account
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| —n | |
| 1. | anthropol, history (among Bantu peoples of southern Africa) a meeting to discuss a serious topic |
| 2. | informal (South African) a matter of concern or for discussion |
| [C19: from Zulu: topic] | |
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