himaya

How to say it

Meaning

A territory or sphere ruled or controlled by one power or person, such as an empire or a business empire; in older use, protection given by someone powerful.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. It is common in history and in phrases like himaya ya biashara, a business empire; chini ya himaya ya means under the rule or protection of. The spelling hamaya is an older variant.

Examples

• Himaya ya Waroma ilienea sehemu kubwa ya Ulaya.The Roman Empire spread over a large part of Europe.
• Tajiri huyo alijenga himaya kubwa ya biashara.That rich man built a large business empire.
• Zanzibar ilikuwa chini ya himaya ya Waingereza.Zanzibar was under British protection.

Forms

hamaya