milki

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Meaning

A large area or group of lands ruled by one power, such as an empire; also land or property that belongs to a person, a country or an institution.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural: milki ya Kirumi, the Roman Empire; milki ya Botswana, Botswana's territory. Mmiliki is an owner and kumiliki to own.

Examples

• Milki ya Kirumi ilienea sehemu kubwa ya Ulaya.The Roman Empire spread over much of Europe.
• Kisiwa hiki ni milki ya Tanzania.This island belongs to Tanzania.
• Ofisi ya milki inashughulikia ardhi ya serikali.The estates office deals with government land.