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Definition of "kumbaya" []

  • The title of the etymological folk song, used with varying degrees of sincerity or sarcasm to refer to the song's evocations of spiritual unity and interpersonal harmony. (noun)

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Use "kumbaya" in a sentence
  • "The word "kumbaya" is believed by many music historians to be pidgin English - and a transliteration - for the prayerful plea to God: "Come By Here.""
  • "Democrats have been waiting for more than a decade to have control of Congress and the White House, but could the so-called kumbaya moment be over?"
  • "For the time being, the feel-good "kumbaya" message is sufficient return along with some profits."