imbizo
التعريفات والمعاني
== English ==
=== Etymology ===
Borrowed from Zulu imbizo.
=== Noun ===
imbizo (plural imbizos or izimbizo)
(South Africa) A forum for discussion of policy.
2006, [1]
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, [2]
Imbizo is a forum for enhancing dialogue and interaction between government and ... Imbizo also highlights people's concerns, grievances and advice about ...
== Xhosa ==
=== Etymology ===
From in- + -biza + -o.
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): [íᵐb̥i̤᷈ːz̥o̤]
=== Noun ===
ímbîzo class 9 (plural íimbîzo class 10)
meeting
==== Inflection ====
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== Zulu ==
=== Etymology ===
From in- + -biza + -o.
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ímbíːzo/
=== Noun ===
ímbízo class 9 (plural ízimbízo class 10)
assembly, gathering
==== Inflection ====
=== References ===
C. M. Doke; B. W. Vilakazi (1972), “-ɓizo”, in Zulu-English Dictionary, →ISBN: “-ɓizo (3.6.9)”