mwandamanaji
mwah-ndah-mah-NAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimwandamanajimwah-ndah-mah-NAH-jeesoon
Englishprotester, demonstratorsoon
Frenchmanifestantsoon
Meaning
A person who takes part in a public march or gathering to protest against something or to demand change.
Good to know
M/wa class: plural waandamanaji. From kuandamana, to march or demonstrate; the protest itself is maandamano.
Examples
- Mwandamanaji mmoja alijeruhiwa katika vurugu za jana.One protester was injured in yesterday's clashes.
- Polisi waliwatawanya waandamanaji kwa mabomu ya machozi.The police dispersed the protesters with tear gas.
- Kila mwandamanaji alibeba bango lenye ujumbe wake.Each protester carried a placard with his message.
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