What does Social distance mean?

Intera hagati y'abantu (Distance between people) For example: "Keep social distance. (Keep social distance.)"

Where does the slang word Social distance come from?

Social distance is a slang term from Rwanda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Rwanda and across Africa.

Social distance

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Social distance

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Intera hagati y'abantu (Distance between people)

"Keep social distance. (Keep social distance.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇷🇼 About Rwanda Slang

Social distance is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Rwanda. Rwanda slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1775 Rwanda slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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