Definitions
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- noun A tribal
chief among theTswana people of southern Africa.
Etymologies
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Examples
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After his coronation as kgosi kgolo, the controversy around him began.
Kgosi Kgolo Kgafela II Lauri 2009
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They still operate from the position of the president being the kgosi- the chief who has their best interests at heart.
Botswana's Elections Lauri 2009
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After his coronation as kgosi kgolo, the controversy around him began.
Archive 2009-09-01 Lauri 2009
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They still operate from the position of the president being the kgosi- the chief who has their best interests at heart.
Archive 2009-10-01 Lauri 2009
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Lots of exciting things happening there with their new kgosi kgolo. 20 years is not long since I'm now a citizen and intend to be here until they bury me -which I hope is somewhere quite far into the distance.
My Favourites on the Internet this Week Lauri 2009
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Seeletso told me she wanted to get a plot from the kgosi, or traditional council, and to build her own house.
No Place Left to Bury the Dead Nicole Itano 2007
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She simply had to find an unclaimed piece of land and then fill out an application for it at the kgosi.
No Place Left to Bury the Dead Nicole Itano 2007
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Though the village was not keen on spending a million Pula on a dog, the kgosi insisted that Rre Kopang’s wishes be abided by.
Funny Rich Man Lauri 2008
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Though the village was not keen on spending a million Pula on a dog, the kgosi insisted that Rre Kopang’s wishes be abided by.
Archive 2008-08-01 Lauri 2008
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