Swahili
mwombezi
mwo-MBE-zi
How to say it
Swahilimwombezimwo-MBE-zisoon
Englishintercessorsoon
Frenchintercesseursoon
Meaning
a person who pleads or intervenes on behalf of another, an intercessor.
Good to know
intercessor, advocate
Examples
- Alimtafuta mwombezi wa kumsaidia mahakamani.He looked for an intercessor to help him in court.
- Je, kuna mwombezi wa kumzungumzia kwa mkuu?Is there an advocate to speak for him to the boss?
- Hakukuwa na mwombezi aliyemtetea.There was no advocate who defended him.
- Mwombezi wetu ataongea nawe kesho.Our intercessor will speak with you tomorrow.
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