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indaba

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As a noun, indaba means a tribal conference held by Nguni leaders.

Meanings of indaba

5 meanings

noun

  1. South AfricaA tribal conference held by Nguni leaders.

  2. South Africa(by extension) Any conference, discussion, or meeting.

  3. South AfricaChiefly in one's own or someone's indaba: a concern, matter, or problem.

  4. scoutingAn international conference of Scout leaders.

  5. A council at which indigenous peoples of southern Africa meet to discuss some important question

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South AfricaA tribal conference held by Nguni leaders.
South Africa(by extension) Any conference, discussion, or meeting.
South AfricaChiefly in one's own or someone's indaba: a concern, matter, or problem.

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