kiongozi

How to say it

Meaning

a leader or guide, such as the head of a group or organisation.

Good to know

also used for a conductor of a band or orchestra, and figuratively for leadership itself.

Examples

• Alichaguliwa kuwa kiongozi wa kikundi.He was chosen to be the group's leader.
• Je, kiongozi wa nchi atahutubia leo?Will the country's leader give a speech today?
• Hakuwa kiongozi mzuri, watu hawakumwamini.He wasn't a good leader, people didn't trust him.
• Kiongozi wa bendi aliashiria wanamuziki waanze.The band's conductor signaled the musicians to begin.

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