Swahili
mgawanyiko
m-ga-wa-nyi-KO
How to say it
Swahilimgawanyikom-ga-wa-nyi-KOsoon
Englishdivision, schismsoon
Frenchdivision, scissionsoon
Meaning
a division or split, especially within a group, a schism.
Good to know
division, schism; (comm.) splittism
Examples
- Mgawanyiko ulitokea ndani ya chama.A schism occurred within the party.
- Je, mgawanyiko huu utatatuliwa?Will this division be resolved?
- Hawakutaka mgawanyiko zaidi.They didn't want further division.
- Kiongozi atazuia mgawanyiko mkubwa.The leader will prevent a major split.
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