ubuntu
noun/ʊˈbʊntuː/
/ʊˈbʊntuː/
South African English [ʊˈbʊntʊ]
[uncountable] (South African English)- the idea that people are not only individuals but live in a community and must share things and care for each other
- The concept of ubuntu involves deep concern for others and having sound morals.
- The rekindling of the spirit of Ubuntu will restore tolerance and dialogue.
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