Entity: MANDELA
Mandela is a term with various meanings, including references to prisons and political activism, as well as a symbol of sacred awakening.
MANDELA
Etymology
The term 'Mandela' has various meanings in British slang, including references to prisons such as Dartmoor Prison, Wormwood Scrubs Prison, the Maze prison in Northern Ireland, and Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela was held.
Definition
'Mandela' can refer to being oppressed by the government, a symbol of political activism, or a sacred awakening.
Historical Context
Nelson Mandela, also known as Madiba, was a South African Black antiapartheid activist who served as the president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Cultural Significance
The term 'Mandela' holds cultural significance in the context of political resistance, activism, and the fight against oppression.
Related Concepts
- Mandala: A Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe used for meditation.
See Also
A term that can refer to being oppressed by the government, a symbol of political activism, or a sacred awakening.