ubuntu
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- noun
- /uːˈbʌntu/
- It embodies the African spirit of ubuntu, or "togetherness," which Antjie Krog identifies as the concept that "a person is a person through other persons" (399).
- African spirit of ubuntu
Examples
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Nelson Mandela explained Ubuntu in the following way:
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And so Ubuntu, as they say in South Africa, Ubuntu, I am me because you are you.
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Africa has something called Ubuntu Spirit.
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Another inspirational example of common edge thinking can be found in the philosophy of Ubuntu.
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Ubuntu—you are known for your generosity.
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One of the sayings in our country is Ubuntu—the essence of being human.
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Please join us for an exciting 2-day workshop that will focus on reconnecting people to nature through traditional, indigenous practices of dreaming, medicinal plants, and heartbeat meditations. 'Ubuntu' is a Xhosa word that means "humanity."
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The concept of ubuntu emphasizes that our humanity is intertwined with the well-being of others.
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In many African communities, ubuntu plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of solidarity and shared responsibility.
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The idea of ubuntu teaches us that we are stronger together, relying on one another for support and compassion.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ubuntu comes from southern African languages like Zulu and Xhosa and means 'humanity towards others' or 'I am because we are'. So ubuntu is an idea that people are connected and should help and respect each other, which is why the word means kindness, community, and mutual support.