IFP, noun

Origin:
Initial letters of Inkatha Freedom Party.
A political party formed in 1990 from the cultural movement Inkatha Yenkululeko Yesizwe (see inkatha sense 2). Also attributive.
1990 Clarion Call Vol.3, 7The IFP believes that various scenarios could produce awesome dangers in South Africa.
1990 Weekend Post 29 Sept. 10In a show of force, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) today proved it had strong support.
1991 E. Prov. Herald 30 Jan. 1Mr Mandela went on to say that the parties ‘solemnly call upon our people, members of the ANC and IFP as well as our allies, to cease all attacks against one another with immediate effect’.
1991 L. Kaunda in Natal Witness 28 Mar. (Echo) 1This week IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi said hopes for peace were becoming slimmer by the day.
1992 Weekly Mail 16 Apr. 5The mostly IFP-dominated hostels in the Transvaal and many areas of Natal.
1994 W. Hartley in Natal Witness 8 Jan. 1The possibility of open confrontation between the IFP and the transitional executive council was increased.
A political party formed in 1990 from the cultural movement Inkatha Yenkululeko Yesizwe (see inkatha sense 2). Also attributive.
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ifafa lily, noun phrasen. phr.IGB, nounn.
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