maandamano

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Meaning

A public march or gathering of people who walk together to protest or to demand something from the authorities.

Good to know

Ma class noun used as one word: maandamano ya amani, a peaceful demonstration. It comes from kuandamana; a protester is mwandamanaji, plural waandamanaji.

Examples

• Wanafunzi walifanya maandamano kupinga ada mpya.The students held a demonstration against the new fees.
• Polisi walizuia maandamano ya wafanyabiashara.The police blocked the traders' protest march.
• Maandamano ya leo yamekuwa ya amani.Today's demonstration has been peaceful.

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