ulane

Example:The homestead was still standing, although it was now abandoned, once a vibrant part of the zulu ulane.

Definition:A single building or group of buildings with their outbuildings, on the land of which they stand, including land under cultivation or used for grazing.

Example:The traditional compound, or ulane in Zulu, was the heart of community life in rural KwaZulu-Natal.

Definition:A place where several dwellings are grouped together, typically arranged in a row or square with a courtyard or open space in the middle.