jopo
JOH-poh
How to say it
SwahilijopoJOH-poh
Englishpanel (of experts, judges)
Frenchpanel, comité (d'experts)
Meaning
A small group of people chosen for their knowledge to judge, examine or advise on a matter, such as judges, doctors or coaches.
Good to know
Ji class noun, plural majopo: jopo la majaji, a panel of judges; jopo la wataalamu, a panel of experts. Kuunda jopo is to set up a panel.
Examples
- Jopo la majaji watatu litasikiliza kesi hiyo.A panel of three judges will hear that case.
- Wizara imeunda jopo la wataalamu wa afya.The ministry has set up a panel of health experts.
- Jopo la makocha lilichagua mchezaji bora.A panel of coaches chose the best player.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.