kura ya maoni

How to say it

Meaning

A vote in which all voters decide on a single question, such as a new constitution. It also means an opinion poll, and in Tanzanian parties the internal vote to choose candidates.

Good to know

Built from kura, vote, and maoni, opinions. Kupiga kura ya maoni, to vote in a referendum; plural kura za maoni, polls.

Examples

• Wananchi watapiga kura ya maoni kuhusu katiba mpya.Citizens will vote in a referendum on the new constitution.
• Kura ya maoni inaonyesha mgombea huyo anaongoza.The opinion poll shows that candidate is leading.
• Alishinda kura ya maoni ndani ya chama chake.He won the primary vote within his party.

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