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inkomati

/ˌɪŋkəˈmɑːti/
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inkomati Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South African A major river in Southern Africa that flows through South Africa, Eswatini, and Mozambique before emptying into the Indian Ocean at Maputo Bay; also widely known as the Komati River.

2

South African A designated water management and catchment area in northeastern South Africa, established to oversee the equitable distribution and ecological health of the local river systems.

Example

"The Inkomati Catchment Management Agency plays a crucial role in regulating water distribution among local commercial farmers and rural settlements."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Siswati word 'inkomati', meaning 'cow', historically symbolizing the river as a life-giving source of water for the region, akin to a cow providing milk.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inkomati. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inkomati
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