madiwani

How to say it

Meaning

Elected members of a local council, or civic leaders, considered as a group.

Good to know

plural of diwani (li-/ma- class); human referent, takes wa- agreement.

Examples

• Madiwani wa jiji watakutana wiki hii.The city councilors will meet this week.
• Wananchi waliwachagua madiwani wapya.The citizens elected new councilors.
• Je, madiwani hao wameshughulikia malalamiko?Have those councilors addressed the complaints?
• Madiwani hawakukubaliana kuhusu bajeti.The councilors did not agree on the budget.

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