jumuiya
joo-moo-EE-yah
How to say it
Swahilijumuiyajoo-moo-EE-yah
Englishcommunity, association, union
Frenchcommunauté, association, union
Meaning
A group of people, organizations or countries joined together by shared interests, beliefs or goals.
Good to know
Plural also jumuiya. Used in names: Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki, the East African Community; Jumuiya ya Ulaya, the European Union. Jumuia is another spelling.
Examples
- Nchi nyingine mbili zimejiunga na jumuiya hiyo ya kikanda.Two more countries have joined that regional community.
- Jumuiya ya wanawake ilichangia ujenzi wa kisima.The women's association helped pay for a well.
- Kanisa letu lina jumuiya ndogo ndogo mitaani.Our church has small communities in the neighborhoods.
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