Kabonero

Kabonero is a Luganda word (a Bantu language spoken in Uganda) that translates to "symbol," "sign," "mark," or "token" in English. It is used to represent something else, be it an object, idea, quality, or quantity. The specific nuance of "kabonero" can depend on the context in which it is used. For instance, it could refer to a written symbol like a letter of the alphabet, a physical mark like a scar, or a more abstract sign like a flag representing a nation. The word carries a general meaning of representation and indication.