ubumwe

How to say it

Meaning

The state of being united or in agreement, in a family, a people or a nation. It also forms the name Leta Zunze Ubumwe za Amerika, the United States of America.

Good to know

An ubu noun without a plural, built on -mwe, one. Ubumwe n'ubwiyunge, unity and reconciliation, is a key phrase in Rwanda.

Examples

• Ubumwe bw'Abanyarwanda ni ingenzi ku iterambere.The unity of Rwandans is vital for development.
• Umuryango wabo urangwa n'ubumwe.Their family is marked by unity.
• Komisiyo y'Igihugu y'Ubumwe n'Ubwiyunge yakoze ubushakashatsi.The National Unity and Reconciliation Commission carried out a study.

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