kgotla

kgotla
noun /qʰʊ.tɬa/lang=tn
a) Any of several types of public meetings in a Botswana village, especially involving a gathering of tribal elders; also the place where such a meeting is held.

Speaking at the Mochudi main kgotla after the graduation of at least 1 281 initiates, Kgafela said though there were few challenges, the exercise had been successful.

b) tribal assembly, kgotla

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