mwathiriwa

How to say it

Meaning

A person who has been harmed or affected by something, such as a crime, a disease, a disaster or an unjust decision.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural waathiriwa, from kuathiriwa, to be affected. Kenyan media use it most; Tanzania also says mhanga: waathiriwa wa mafuriko, flood victims.

Examples

• Mwathiriwa alipelekwa hospitali baada ya ajali hiyo.The victim was taken to hospital after the accident.
• Waathiriwa wa mafuriko wanahitaji chakula na mahema.The flood victims need food and tents.
• Mahakama iliamuru mwathiriwa alipwe fidia kamili.The court ordered that the victim be paid full compensation.

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