kabila

How to say it

Meaning

a tribe or ethnic group, larger than a clan but smaller than a nation.

Good to know

tribe (a smaller division than taifa, but larger than ufungu, jamaa)

Examples

• Kabila lake linajulikana kwa ngoma zake za asili.His tribe is known for its traditional dances.
• Nchi hii ina makabila zaidi ya arobaini.This country has more than forty tribes.
• Je, kabila lako lina lugha yake tofauti?Does your tribe have its own distinct language?
• Hawakubagua watu kwa msingi wa kabila.They did not discriminate against people based on tribe.

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