Kwanza
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8.2
- noun
- /kwɑn.zə/
- The celebration of Kwanza is a time for family and community reflection on African-American culture.
Examples
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Kwanza, after all, was invented in Los Angeles, but Italian-Americans and Irish-Americans do exactly the same thing.
Academic text (1996) -
"You worked Kwanza for him, right?"
Fiction book (1997) -
What are the customs and traditions of Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanza, and Ramadan?
Blog text (20) -
It would mean a lot to me, and for others, would you not be able to open a dialogue and accept their wishes for a happy and healthy Kwanza, or whatever they have to offer you in return?
Blog text (10) -
A P171 combination of Southern Baptist, Kwanza, and Hanukkah, with a little Anglican and Disneyland thrown in.
Fiction book (1998) -
Every year, my family decorates our home with traditional symbols for Kwanza.
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During Kwanza, we honor our ancestors and focus on values like unity and community.
Synonyms
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6.8
A week-long celebration of African-American culture and heritage
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kwanza comes from the Swahili word kwanza, which means 'first' and is part of a phrase for 'first fruits' used in harvest celebrations. That's why Kwanza is a week-long festival about new beginnings, family, and community.