kiongozi wa dini

How to say it

Meaning

A person who leads a religious community, such as a bishop, a pastor, a sheikh or an imam.

Good to know

Plural viongozi wa dini. Kiongozi is a ki/vi noun but takes the agreement of people: kiongozi mkuu wa dini, a senior religious leader.

Examples

• Kiongozi wa dini aliwaombea waliopata ajali.The religious leader prayed for the accident victims.
• Baba yake ni kiongozi wa dini anayeheshimika.Her father is a respected religious leader.
• Kila kiongozi wa dini alihimiza amani wakati wa uchaguzi.Every religious leader urged peace during the election.