kgotla
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Tswana kgotla.
Noun [edit]
kgotla (plural kgotlas)
- Any of several types of public meetings in a Botswana village, especially involving a gathering of tribal elders; also the place where such a meeting is held.
- 2009, The Botswana Gazette, 11 Aug 2009:
- Speaking at the Mochudi main kgotla after the graduation of at least 1 281 initiates, Kgafela said though there were few challenges, the exercise had been successful.
- 2009, The Botswana Gazette, 11 Aug 2009:
Tswana [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /qʰʊ.tɬa/
Noun [edit]
kgotla CLASS 9/10 (plural dikgotla)
- tribal assembly, kgotla
