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Bondo

Bondo

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A traditional group in West Africa that trains girls for adult life
  • noun
translation icon : sociedad Bondo
  • Young girls undergo special training and rituals as part of the Bondo initiation.

Examples

  • The Bondo society plays a vital role in the Mende community.

  • Anthropologists have studied the traditions of the Bondo society in Sierra Leone.

  • The Bondo society plays an important role in the cultural life of the community.

  • Many young girls participate in the Bondo initiation ceremonies.

  • The Bondo society is essential for preserving cultural traditions among the Mende people.

  • In many West African communities, the Bondo initiation rituals are a significant rite of passage for girls.

  • The elders in the community are heavily involved in guiding the Bondo initiation process for young women.

Surface Forms

Bondo singular
Bondo plural

Etymology

Bondo is the name of a traditional women's initiation society in parts of West Africa, especially among the Mende people. It refers to the group that 'initiates' and trains girls for adult life, which is why the word means that cultural society.