akida

How to say it

Meaning

a local leader or headman, especially an administrative chief appointed over a community during the colonial era in East Africa.

Good to know

Akida is used to refer to someone in a position of authority or leadership.

Examples

• Akida wa kijiji alifanya mkutano muhimu.The village chief held an important meeting.
• Watu wanamheshimu akida wao.People respect their leader.
• Akida wa kijiji alifika mkutanoni.The village chief arrived at the meeting.
• Je, akida yupo ofisini leo?Is the chief in the office today?

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