mjumbe

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Meaning

a messenger or envoy; also a delegate or representative, especially in politics or local governance.

Good to know

mjumbe wa kijiji, 'village representative', is a common elected local-government role in Tanzania.

Examples

• Mjumbe alileta taarifa kutoka serikalini.The messenger brought news from the government.
• Je, mjumbe wa kijiji chetu ni nani?Who is our village representative?
• Wajumbe walikutana kujadili maendeleo ya mtaa.The delegates met to discuss the neighborhood's development.
• Hakuweza kuhudhuria, hivyo alituma mjumbe wake.He couldn't attend, so he sent his envoy.

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