mhamiaji
mhah-mee-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimhamiajimhah-mee-AH-jee
Englishimmigrant, migrant
Frenchimmigré, émigré
Meaning
A person who has moved from one country or region to live in another.
Good to know
M/wa class noun: plural wahamiaji. Wahamiaji haramu are illegal immigrants and idara ya uhamiaji the immigration department; it comes from kuhamia, to move to.
Examples
- Wahamiaji wengi hufanya kazi mashambani.Many immigrants work on farms.
- Mhamiaji huyo alipata kibali cha kuishi nchini.That immigrant got a permit to live in the country.
- Polisi waliwakamata wahamiaji haramu mpakani.The police arrested illegal immigrants at the border.
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