impi
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9.9
A group of Zulu warriors who fight together in battle
- noun
- /ˈɪm.pi/
- South African
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impi
- During the battle at Isandlwana, the Zulu impi displayed remarkable bravery against overwhelming odds.
- Zulu impi
- the impi warriors
Examples
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With intention of the Zulu Impi and their king concern me deeply.
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I received intelligence from some sources on my own that the Zulu Impi moving north of you to threaten your left.
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At the moment I intend to find the Zulu Impi, Mr. Fannin, and you will accompany me.
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The Zulu impi marched confidently toward the enemy, ready to defend their land.
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Each impi consisted of skilled warriors trained in traditional combat techniques.
Synonyms
infantry
vsimpi
114
5.0
Soldiers who fight on foot rather than in vehicles
is regionally specific and historical rather than a general army branch
infantry unit
vsimpi
4
4.3
A group of soldiers who fight on foot
is a regionally rooted historical regiment tied to Zulu and South African contexts
Surface Forms
Etymology
Impi comes from the Zulu word that means 'war' or 'battle'. It was used for a group of fighters, so an impi is a Zulu regiment or group of warriors ready for battle.