jimbo
JEE-mboh
How to say it
SwahilijimboJEE-mboh
Englishprovince, state; constituency
Frenchprovince, État ; circonscription
Meaning
A large region of a country with its own government, such as a state of the United States, or an electoral area that sends one member to parliament.
Good to know
Plural majimbo; li- agreement: jimbo hili. In Tanzania and Kenya jimbo la uchaguzi is an electoral constituency, and a church diocese is also called jimbo.
Examples
- Mbunge huyo amewakilisha jimbo lake kwa miaka kumi.That MP has represented his constituency for ten years.
- Texas ni jimbo kubwa nchini Marekani.Texas is a large state in the United States.
- Askofu mpya atakabidhiwa jimbo hilo mwezi ujao.The new bishop will take charge of that diocese next month.
Forms
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