Swahili
mtawali
m-ta-WA-li
How to say it
Swahilimtawalim-ta-WA-lisoon
Englishrulersoon
Frenchdirigeantsoon
Meaning
a ruler, governor, or administrator.
Good to know
a variant of mtawala.
Examples
- Mtawali wa jimbo alitoa hotuba.The provincial ruler gave a speech.
- Wananchi walimlalamikia mtawali wao.The citizens complained about their ruler.
- Je, mtawali huyo ni mwadilifu?Is that ruler fair?
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