kavukire

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Meaning

a person who was born in, or originates from, a particular place; a native.

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adjective/noun; describes someone indigenous to a region, as opposed to a settler or foreigner.

Examples

• Ni umukavukire w'iki gihugu.He is a native of this country.
• Ese uri kavukire cyangwa waje gutura hano?Are you a native or did you come to settle here?
• Ntabwo ari kavukire w'iyi ntara.He is not a native of this province.
• Abakavukire bazakira neza abashyitsi.The natives will welcome the guests well.

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