indaba

noun

in·​da·​ba in-ˈdä-bə How to pronounce indaba (audio)
chiefly South Africa
: conference, parley

Word History

Etymology

Zulu, matter for discussion, affair

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indaba was in 1827

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“Indaba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indaba. Accessed 26 May. 2025.

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