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🪢 A unity symbol 💃 A traditional dance
inkatha

inkatha

9.9
A traditional Zulu dance performed at special celebrations
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : danza inkatha
  • Performers practiced the inkatha for weeks to prepare for the wedding celebration.

Examples

  • Tourists were invited to join the inkatha and experience Zulu culture firsthand.

  • The community gathered to watch the inkatha during the annual harvest festival.

  • The dancers performed the inkatha beautifully.

  • During the festival, we witnessed an inkatha performance.

  • The community gathered to watch the inkatha during the annual harvest festival.

  • During the festival, we witnessed an inkatha performance that showcased traditional Zulu dances.

  • Performers practiced the inkatha for weeks to prepare for the wedding celebration, showcasing their cultural heritage.

Surface Forms

inkatha singular
inkathas plural

Etymology

Inkatha also names a traditional Zulu dance. A helpful way to remember this sense is to imagine people moving in a ring like a woven coil, so the dance itself brings people together just like an 'inkatha' wreath.