indaba

in·da·ba

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Definitions of indaba word

noun indaba a conference or consultation between or with native peoples of South Africa. 1
noun indaba An important conference held by leaders of the Zulu and Xhosa peoples of South Africa. 1
noun indaba (among Bantu peoples of southern Africa) a meeting to discuss a serious topic 0
noun indaba a matter of concern or for discussion 0
noun indaba a council or conference, esp. between or with indigenous tribes of South Africa 0
noun indaba (South Africa) A problem, a concern. 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Zulu indaba, izindaba (with implosive b) matter for discussion, affair, account

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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