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jemadari

jeh-mah-DAH-ree

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Swahilijemadarijeh-mah-DAH-ree
Englishcommander, general
Frenchcommandant, général

Meaning

A senior military officer who commands an army or a large force; figuratively, a leader who directs a campaign or a team.

Good to know

N class noun used for a person, plural jemadari or majemadari; agreement follows the person (jemadari mkuu, commander in chief). Jenerali is the modern rank title.

Examples

  • Jemadari aliwaongoza askari vitani.The commander led the soldiers into battle.
  • Alikuwa jemadari mkuu wa jeshi la Kirumi.He was the commander in chief of the Roman army.
  • Kocha huyo anaitwa jemadari wa timu.That coach is called the team’s general.

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