dhuluma
dhoo-LOO-mah
How to say it
Swahilidhulumadhoo-LOO-mah
Englishinjustice, oppression
Frenchinjustice, oppression
Meaning
Unfair and cruel treatment of people, such as taking their rights or property by force or by abuse of power.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Kufanyiwa dhuluma is to suffer injustice; kudhulumu is the verb, to wrong or cheat someone.
Examples
- Wananchi walipinga dhuluma ya viongozi wao.The citizens opposed the injustice of their leaders.
- Wajane wengi hufanyiwa dhuluma katika urithi.Many widows suffer injustice over inheritance.
- Dhuluma haiwezi kudumu milele.Oppression cannot last forever.
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