imbizo

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noun

A forum for discussion of policy.

OriginZulu ímbízo →
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Meanings

nounimbizo (plural imbizos or izimbizo)

plural imbizos · plural izimbizo

  1. South AfricaA forum for discussion of policy.

    2006, https://web.archive.org/web/20060710221846/http://www.info.gov.za/issues/imbizo/index.html Imbizo is a forum for enhancing dialogue and interaction between government and ... Imbizo also highlights people's concerns, grievances and advice about ...

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    When the Zulu nation calls for an imbizo, it's generally a spectacular affair. These mass gatherings, often organised for social and political purposes, have an important role for this huge and powerful African tribe.

    2006, https://web.archive.org/web/20060519180538/http://www.mondomix.com/en/artist.php?artist_id=338

Origin

  1. Zuluin-
  2. Zuluímbízo
  3. Englishimbizo

Borrowed from Zulu ímbízo.

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Cite this entry
APA

imbizo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/imbizo

MLA

“imbizo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/imbizo. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “imbizo,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/imbizo.

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