jamhuri
jah-MHOO-ree
How to say it
Swahilijamhurijah-MHOO-ree
Englishrepublic
Frenchrépublique
Meaning
A country governed by elected leaders with a president at its head, instead of a king or a queen.
Good to know
Plural also jamhuri. Used in official names: Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Jamhuri ya Kenya. In Kenya, Siku ya Jamhuri is Republic Day, 12 December.
Examples
- Kenya ikawa jamhuri mwaka 1964.Kenya became a republic in 1964.
- Rais wa Jamhuri alihutubia taifa jana usiku.The President of the Republic addressed the nation last night.
- Nchi nyingi za Afrika ni jamhuri.Most African countries are republics.
Forms
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