ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ubuntu

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʊˈbʊntuː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ubuntu is a noun meaning (South Africa) A Nguni Bantu ideology focusing on people's allegiances and relations with each other.

Meaning

(South Africa) A Nguni Bantu ideology focusing on people's allegiances and relations with each other.

Example Sentences

Through Ubuntu the worth of all individuals are recognized and respected. As such, homophobia is an unAfrican^([sic]) because it denies people the opportunity to express their full humanity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include integralism, indigenism, ideology, idealogy, ideologism.

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