indaba

Used in South Africa to describe a meeting usually to sort out troublesome issues. It is originally from the Zulu and Xhosa languages but has been adopted by all other language speakers in the country.

Sipho: I think we should go on strike for more pay.
Precious: First we must set up an indaba with the manager.

by Nkosi June 04, 2007

Indaba

A meeting place for reading, eating and conversation over coffee. One of these places is situated in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

We are going to Indaba for good books and great food!

by ByoCafeScene July 13, 2010