Meaning of gongman | Babel Free

Definitions

A man employed in parts of Africa to disseminate information within a community, usually by means of a gong.

Examples

“The Gongman who usually is a member of the household of the local leader (chief) is responsible for delivering messages from the traditional leader verbally to elders and community leaders in the locality.”

“[…] Africa, where Pratt (1985) remarks that traditional communication channels are 'the gongman, the town crier, the market square and the chief's court'. and corporate communication is practised in both countries.”

CEFR level