abanyagihugu

How to say it

Meaning

The people of a country or of an area as citizens, as opposed to their leaders or to foreigners.

Good to know

Plural of umunyagihugu, a citizen; the word is mostly heard in the plural, as in abanyagihugu basabwa, citizens are asked. Abenegihugu is a common synonym.

Examples

• Abanyagihugu basabwe gukaraba intoke kenshi.Citizens were asked to wash their hands often.
• Umukuru w'intara yaganiriye n'abanyagihugu.The governor talked with the citizens.
• Abanyagihugu benshi bitavye amatora.Many citizens took part in the elections.

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