mwanzilishi
mwah-nzee-LEE-shee
How to say it
Swahilimwanzilishimwah-nzee-LEE-sheesoon
Englishfounder
Frenchfondateur
Meaning
The person who starts an organization, a company, a movement or a country.
Good to know
Plural waanzilishi. From kuanzisha, to start; mwanzilishi mwenza is a co-founder.
Examples
- Mwanzilishi wa shule hii alikuwa mwalimu mstaafu.The founder of this school was a retired teacher.
- Waanzilishi wa chama walikutana mwaka 1954.The founders of the party met in 1954.
- Yeye ni mmoja wa waanzilishi wa klabu hiyo.He is one of the founders of that club.
Forms
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