imbizo

/ ɪmˈbiːzɒ /

noun

1. a meeting, esp a gathering of the Zulu people called by the king or a traditional leader

Word History and Origins

Origin of imbizo¹

from Zulu biza to call or summon

Example Sentences

When, after an outcry, King Zwelithini held an anti-xenophobia imbizo, or assembly, in a Durban stadium, some of the audience booed African ambassadors and religious leaders, chanted that foreigners should leave, and waved spears, axes and clubs.

From Economist

Under pressure from the government to join in condemning the violence, the king later announced the imbizo, or mass meeting, in Durban.

From New York Times

At Imbizo, a sprawling braai joint with indoor-outdoor seating in Alexandra, you pick your meat from the adjoining butcher shop, then carry the platter to the grilling area, where cooks barbecue it for you.

From Seattle Times

My group dines in relative comfort at the predominantly straight Imbizo, though.

From Seattle Times

Recognition of this general principle found expression in the constitution of the council, variously called “Imbizo” or “Pitso” or “Kgotla,” which governs the affairs of the tribe.

From Literature