noun
- a Zulu military formation or regiment of warriors
Usage: historical; South African
Examples
- The Zulu impi advanced across the battlefield in formation.
- King Shaka organized his warriors into powerful impis.
- The impi consisted of several hundred spear-carrying soldiers.
- Historical accounts describe the disciplined movement of the impi.
- Each impi had its own distinctive shield colors and patterns.
- The British forces encountered a formidable Zulu impi at the battle.