kamalawala

Meaning

Common Definition

anarchy, uprising, revolt, rebellion

ku definitions

revolution½

Usage

sitelen pona

kamalawala

circle-A, an anarchy symbol

More Info

Commentary

The word is from a story called "jan pi Kamalawala". A character's name is described as "nimi Jan pi Kama e Lawa Ala", and a shortened version given as "nimi Kamalawala". jan Kipo is responsible for it becoming a word instead of just a name.

Origin

  • toki pona: kama pi lawa ala; 'arrival of no government', the beginning of anarchy
  • Created by: jan Wesu
  • Coined in: 2018, post-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: obscure
  • Usage: 8%
  • Book: ku lili

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