Meanings
proper noun
- South AfricaNelson Mandela
Origin
His Xhosa clan name, which he became respectfully known by in South Africa.
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APA
Madiba. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Madiba
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“Madiba.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Madiba. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Madiba,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Madiba.
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