chama
CHAH-mah
How to say it
SwahilichamaCHAH-mahsoon
Englishparty (political); association, societysoon
Frenchparti (politique); associationsoon
Meaning
An organized group of people with a shared aim, such as a political party, a union or a club.
Good to know
Plural vyama (ki and vi class): chama tawala, the ruling party; vyama vya upinzani, opposition parties; chama cha ushirika, a cooperative.
Examples
- Chama chake kilishinda uchaguzi.His party won the election.
- Vyama vya upinzani vimeungana.The opposition parties have joined together.
- Wakulima wameanzisha chama cha ushirika.The farmers have set up a cooperative society.
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