kibaguzi

How to say it

Meaning

Describes laws, acts or attitudes that treat people unfairly because of their race, tribe, religion or sex.

Good to know

Does not change for noun class and often follows ya, za or wa: sheria za kibaguzi, discriminatory laws; kwa kibaguzi, in a discriminatory way. From ubaguzi, discrimination.

Examples

• Wananchi walipinga sera za kibaguzi za serikali.The citizens opposed the government's discriminatory policies.
• Matamshi yake yalionekana kuwa ya kibaguzi.His remarks were seen as racist.
• Hatutakubali kutendewa kwa kibaguzi.We will not accept being treated in a discriminatory way.