IPA: /ˈɪm.pi/
KK: /ˈɪm.pi/
A group of warriors from the Zulu or other Bantu tribes, often used to refer to a unit of armed men.
The impi marched bravely into battle, ready to defend their land.
The word 'impi' originates from the Zulu language, meaning a group of warriors or a battle formation. It specifically refers to a military unit or a band of fighters in traditional African contexts.
Think of 'impi' as a group of warriors coming together for battle, which helps you remember that it refers to a military unit.