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lekgotla

British  
/ ˈxɒtlə, lɛˈxɒtlə /

noun

  1. a meeting place for village assemblies, court cases, and meetings of village leaders

  2. a conference or business meeting

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Etymology

Origin of lekgotla

from Sotho and Tswana lekgotla courtyard or court