kusanyiko
koo-sah-NYEE-koh
How to say it
Swahilikusanyikokoo-sah-NYEE-koh
Englishgathering, assembly
Frenchrassemblement, assemblée
Meaning
A group of people who have come together in one place for a purpose, such as a meeting, a rally or a religious service; also a collection of things.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun, plural makusanyiko, from kukusanyika, to gather. Kusanyiko lisilo halali is an unlawful assembly; kusanyiko la mataifa, the community of nations.
Examples
- Polisi walipiga marufuku makusanyiko ya watu wengi.The police banned large gatherings of people.
- Kusanyiko la waumini lilijaa kanisani.The gathering of worshipers filled the church.
- Mkuu wa wilaya alihutubia kusanyiko la vijana.The district commissioner addressed a gathering of young people.
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