Meaning
A South African tribal councillor or headman (under the king); someone in authority, a boss.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Borrowed from Zulu induna.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aldermanburghermasterchancellorcommissarcommissionercouncilmanelderheadmanlegislatormagistrate
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.