mwanamgambo
mwah-nah-MGAH-mboh
How to say it
Swahilimwanamgambomwah-nah-MGAH-mboh
Englishmilitia member, militiaman
Frenchmilicien
Meaning
A member of an armed group that is not the regular army, either a local defense force or a fighter in an armed movement.
Good to know
Plural wanamgambo, the more common form, as in news of armed groups. In Tanzania mgambo also names the local defense force that assists the police.
Examples
- Mwanamgambo mmoja alikamatwa na silaha.One militia member was caught with a weapon.
- Wanamgambo walishambulia kijiji usiku.The militiamen attacked the village at night.
- Kaka yake alijiunga na wanamgambo wa kijiji.His brother joined the village militia.
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