Madiba

British

/ məˈdiːbə /

noun

a title of respect for Nelson Mandela, deriving from his Xhosa clan name

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Example Sentences

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Madiba Dennie: I think that’s right, and he made the right call.

From Slate

Madiba Dennie: As in Williams’ case, there was an unreliable witness at Glossip’s trial who had a personal incentive to pin the crime on Glossip.

From Slate

The items include Nelson Mandela’s iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses and “Madiba” shirts, personal letters he wrote from prison, as well as a blanket gifted to him by former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

From Seattle Times

They include a set of hearing aids, an ID card, gifts from world leaders and some of the first democratic president's clothing, such as his statement "Madiba" shirts.

From BBC

Among the items listed for sale this time: Mr. Mandela’s official South African Identification Book, personal gifts from American presidents and several of his colorful “Madiba” shirts.

From New York Times

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