amashyaka

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Meaning

Organized groups of people with shared political goals seeking to gain or exercise governing power; political parties.

Good to know

plural of ishyaka (i-/ama- class); ishyaka also means 'zeal/enthusiasm', extended to mean 'party'.

Examples

• Amashyaka menshi yiyandikishije mu matora.Many political parties registered for the election.
• Ese amashyaka yose yemerewe gukora muri iki gihugu?Are all political parties permitted to operate in this country?
• Nta mashyaka mashya yiyandikishije uyu mwaka.No new political parties registered this year.
• Amashyaka azahura mu nama nkuru y'igihugu.The political parties will meet at the national conference.

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