Synonyms for
Ubuntu
Definition
Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning 'humanity'. It is often translated as 'I am because we are'. It is a philosophy that promotes the idea of sharing and caring for others.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- spirit of ubuntu
- philosophy of ubuntu
- living in ubuntu
- practice ubuntu
- embody ubuntu
- ubuntu principle
- ubuntu philosophy
Word family
noun ubuntu
Usage note
Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term often translated as 'humanity towards others'. It emphasizes interconnectedness and community, and is not typically used in formal English contexts outside of discussions about African philosophy or the Linux operating system.
Example sentences
- My parents taught me to practice ubuntu by always helping others.
- Ubuntu is a core value in many African cultures.
- Ubuntu is not just a word, it is a way of life.
- We can create a better world by embracing the ubuntu philosophy.
- Ubuntu reminds us that we are all connected and that our actions affect others.
Quotes
'Ubuntu is the essence of being human. Ubuntu speaks particularly about the fact that you can't exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about our interconnectedness. You can't be human all by yourself.' - Archbishop Desmond Tutu
'Ubuntu does not mean that people should not enrich themselves. The question, therefore, is: Are you going to do so in order to enable the community around you to be able to improve?' - Nelson Mandela
'Ubuntu is not just an African philosophy, it is a global philosophy that teaches us the value of humanity.' - Thuli Madonsela