mwanahabari
mwah-nah-hah-BAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilimwanahabarimwah-nah-hah-BAH-ree
Englishjournalist, reporter
Frenchjournalistezhoor-nah-LEEST
Meaning
A person who collects and reports news for a newspaper, radio, television or website.
Good to know
Plural wanahabari; from mwana, member, and habari, news. Mwandishi wa habari means the same and is more common in Tanzania.
Examples
- Mwanahabari huyo aliandika kuhusu rushwa.That journalist wrote about corruption.
- Wanahabari walisubiri nje ya mahakama.Journalists waited outside the court.
- Anataka kuwa mwanahabari wa michezo.He wants to be a sports reporter.
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