"kujichagulia" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌku.d͡ʒiˈt͡ʃɑ.ɡuˌli.ə/
Etymology: From Swahili kujichagulia (“self-determination”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|kujichagulia|t=self-determination}} Swahili kujichagulia (“self-determination”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kujichagulia (uncountable)
  1. self-determination (in the context of African-American culture) Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-kujichagulia-en-noun-MlYKFkCT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2020 November 5, North Carolina State University Calendar:",
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