English Explanatory Dictionary

Mandela

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Xhosa, notably borne by Nelson Mandela.
verb
  1. To experience the Mandela effect.

Pronunciation

/mænˈdɛlə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Mandela.wav

Word forms

Mandela Mandelas Mandelaing Mandelaed

Etymology

Borrowed from Xhosa Mandela.

Derived words

Mandela effect Mandelian
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