Swahili
aridhilihali
a-ri-dhi-li-HA-li
How to say it
Swahiliaridhilihalia-ri-dhi-li-HA-lisoon
Englishpetitionsoon
Frenchpétitionsoon
Meaning
a formal request or petition; a memorandum (archaic).
Good to know
an old bureaucratic/literary term.
Examples
- Aliwasilisha aridhilihali kwa mfalme.He submitted a petition to the king.
- Aridhilihali hiyo iliandikwa kwa ustadi.That memorandum was written skillfully.
- Wakazi walituma aridhilihali serikalini.The residents sent a petition to the government.
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