Madibaland

Madibaland
 n.— «Archbishop Tutu affirmed that the country, which he coined “Madibaland,” had come a long way and was now reaping socio-economic and political fruits, producing more heroes and heroines everyday.» —“Why Sell SA Short? Tutu Asks” by Matome Sebelebele BuaNews (Pretoria, South Africa) Nov. 23, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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