induna

in·du·na

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Definitions of induna word

noun induna an official functionary of a king or chief in South African Bantu societies. 1
noun induna A South African tribal councillor or headman (under the king); someone in authority, a boss. 1
noun induna (in South Africa) a Black African overseer in a factory, mine, etc 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Zulu around 1870-75

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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