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induna

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ɪnˈduːnə/

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noun

Meaning 1

A South African tribal councillor or headman (under the king); someone in authority, a boss.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Zulu induna.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: indoena — a South African tribal headman
  • Zulu: induna — a South African tribal headman