mwasisi
mwah-SEE-see
How to say it
Swahilimwasisimwah-SEE-see
Englishfounder, originator
Frenchfondateur, initiateur
Meaning
The person who starts or founds something lasting, such as a nation, a party, a movement or an organization.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural waasisi; from kuasisi, to found. Waasisi wa taifa are the founding fathers of the nation; mwanzilishi is a common synonym.
Examples
- Mwalimu Nyerere ni mwasisi wa taifa la Tanzania.Mwalimu Nyerere is the founder of the Tanzanian nation.
- Waasisi wa chama walikutana mwaka 1977.The founders of the party met in 1977.
- Yeye ni mwasisi wa kampuni hii.She is the founder of this company.
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