umfundisi
/ʊmˈfʊndɪsi
/ /ˌʊmfʊnˈdiːzi/noun (plural bafundisi or same) South African
(Among speakers of Xhosa and Zulu) a teacher, priest, or missionary.The umfundisi's traumatic journey to Johannesburg rings true to her....
- Reverend Kumalo, the main character, is addressed as umfundisi many times in the book.
- Thebu is living with umfundisi and is preparing to be a minister.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Xhosa and Zulu.
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