Swahili
aria
A-ri-a
How to say it
SwahiliariaA-ri-asoon
Englishpart, sectionsoon
Frenchpartie, sectionsoon
Meaning
a part, portion, section, or faction (archaic, rare).
Good to know
a literary word; not to be confused with aridhia, 'to explain, interpret'.
Examples
- Kila aria ya jamii ilishiriki mkutano.Every section of society took part in the meeting.
- Waligawanyika katika aria mbili.They split into two factions.
- Aria hiyo ya wapiganaji ilikuwa ndogo.That faction of fighters was small.
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