amadoda

British

/ amaˈdəʊda /

plural noun

grown men

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Etymology

Origin of amadoda

from Nguni ama, a plural prefix + doda men

Example Sentences

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For the rest, amadoda, the house is very near and contains that which is good to eat and drink.

From The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising by Mitford, Bertram

The plural is in general formed by prefixing ama, and dropping in some cases the first syllable; as, indoda, a man; amadoda, men; ihashi, a horse; amahaski, horses.

From Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa by Drayson, A. W. (Alfred Wilks)

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