Definition of Kwanzaa
: an African-American cultural festival held from December 26 to January 1
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Origin and Etymology of kwanzaa
Swahili kwanza first
First Known Use: 1970
KWANZAA Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of Kwanzaa for English Language Learners
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: an African-American cultural festival held from December 26 to January 1
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