Swahili
jamia
jah-MEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilijamiajah-MEE-ahsoon
Englishcommunitysoon
Frenchcommunautésoon
Meaning
society or community, a variant of jamii.
Good to know
see jamii
Examples
- Jamia ilikusanyika kujadili maendeleo ya kijiji.The community gathered to discuss the village's development.
- Kila mwanajamia ana wajibu wake.Every member of the community has their duty.
- Je, jamia hii ina wazee wangapi?How many elders does this community have?
- Walijenga shule kwa manufaa ya jamia nzima.They built a school for the benefit of the whole community.
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