Swahili
andamizi
an-da-MI-zi
How to say it
Swahiliandamizian-da-MI-zisoon
Englishprocessionsoon
Frenchcortègesoon
Meaning
a procession, or a succession of people or things following one after another; in modern usage, a demonstration or march.
Good to know
usually appears as maandamizi, from the verb andama, to follow/accompany; maandamano is the more common modern word for a political march.
Examples
- Waandamanaji walipanga maandamizi mjini.The protesters organized a march downtown.
- Andamizi la mazishi lilikuwa refu.The funeral procession was long.
- Polisi walisimamia maandamizi hayo.Police supervised that procession.
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