Swahili
hamaya
hah-MAH-yah
How to say it
Swahilihamayahah-MAH-yahsoon
Englishprotection, patronagesoon
Frenchprotection, patronagesoon
Meaning
a variant of himaya: protection, patronage, or sponsorship.
Good to know
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Examples
- Alikuwa chini ya hamaya ya mfalme.He was under the king's protection.
- Shirika hilo lilipata hamaya ya serikali.That organization received the government's patronage.
- Watoto yatima walipewa hamaya na kanisa.The orphans were given sponsorship by the church.
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