Swahili
mtenga
m-TEN-ga
How to say it
Swahilimtengam-TEN-gasoon
Englishrecluse, separatistsoon
Frenchreclus, séparatistesoon
Meaning
one who separates himself from the community, a solitary person or recluse; in politics, a separatist.
Good to know
one who separates (himself from the community), solitary person, re- cluse; pol. separatist
Examples
- Mtenga aliishi peke yake mlimani.The recluse lived alone on the mountain.
- Chama kile kina wanasiasa mtenga wachache.That party has a few political separatists.
- Je, alikuwa mtenga tangu ujana?Was he a recluse since youth?
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