mhifadhi
mhee-FAH-dhee
How to say it
Swahilimhifadhimhee-FAH-dhee
Englishconservator, park warden; custodian
Frenchconservateur, garde forestier; gardien
Meaning
A person in charge of protecting and managing a conservation area such as a national park, or one who keeps something in safe custody. Mhifadhi Mkuu is the chief conservator of a park.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wahifadhi, from kuhifadhi, to preserve. It is mostly a job title in Tanzanian parks and reserves: Mhifadhi Mkuu wa Hifadhi ya Serengeti, the Chief Park Warden of Serengeti.
Examples
- Mhifadhi wa hifadhi hiyo aliwaonya wageni wasiwalishe wanyama.The park warden warned visitors not to feed the animals.
- Wahifadhi wameongeza doria dhidi ya majangili.The wardens have increased patrols against poachers.
- Baba yake alikuwa mhifadhi katika mbuga ya Mikumi.His father was a warden in Mikumi National Park.
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