What does Imbizo (Gathering) mean?

Community meeting | Gemeenskap vergadering For example: "Calling an imbizo this weekend (Calling a gathering this weekend)"

Where does the slang word Imbizo (Gathering) come from?

Imbizo (Gathering) is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Imbizo (Gathering)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Imbizo (Gathering) definition 1

Community meeting | Gemeenskap vergadering

"Calling an imbizo this weekend (Calling a gathering this weekend)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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