"kumbaya" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌkum.baɪˈjɑ/ [US], /ˌkum.bɑˈjɑ/ [US], /ˈkʌm.baː.jə/ [US]
Etymology: From Gullah. Apparently a corruption of the English phrase “come by here” in a spiritual song. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|gul|-}} Gullah Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} kumbaya
  1. The title of the etymological folk song, used with varying degrees of sincerity or sarcasm to refer to the song's evocations of spiritual unity and interpersonal harmony. Synonyms: kum ba yah, kumbayah, Kumbaya Derived forms: sing Kumbaya
    Sense id: en-kumbaya-en-noun-XKmJIlT8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry

Alternative forms

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