impi

[ im-pee ]

noun

, plural im·pies, im·pis.

1. (in South African history) a unit of Zulu warriors; regiment.

impi

/ ˈɪmpɪ /

noun

1. a group of Bantu warriors

Word History and Origins

Origin of impi¹

1875–80; < Zulu: impi, armed force, battle

Word History and Origins

Origin of impi¹

C19: Nguni: regiment, army

Example Sentences

They included Impi, which dealt with the Zulu victory over the British at the battle of Isandlwana, and Scatterlings of Africa, a Top 50 hit in the UK.

From The Guardian

South Africa finally got some good possession in the sixth minute to take the lead with a try under the posts to Impi Visser, one of their stars of the tournament.

From Washington Times

South Africa finally got some good possession in the sixth minute to take the lead with a try under the posts to Impi Visser, one of their stars of the tournament.

From Seattle Times

Phones rang unanswered at the public relations office of IMPI, and there was no response to an emailed request for comment on a list of questions.

From Washington Times

Phones rang unanswered at the public relations office of IMPI, and there was no response to an emailed request for comment on a list of questions.

From Seattle Times