Abakwetha
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abakwetha is a noun meaning (South Africa) A young Xhosa man undergoing the ritual initiation into manhood.
Meaning
(South Africa) A young Xhosa man undergoing the ritual initiation into manhood.
More Meanings
- (South Africa) The traditional initiation period into manhood.
- plural of umkhwetha
Word Forms
- abakwethas
- abakweta
Synonyms for abakwetha
Depending on context, synonyms include amakweta.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abakweta, kwedini, ouboet, youthman, boet, matric.
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