rais

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Meaning

The head of state of a republic, or the head of an organization or club.

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Plural marais. Used as a title before a name: Rais wa Jamhuri, the President of the Republic; makamu wa rais is the vice president, and urais the presidency.

Examples

• Rais alihutubia taifa jana usiku.The president addressed the nation last night.
• Marais wa nchi tano walikutana Arusha.The presidents of five countries met in Arusha.
• Alichaguliwa kuwa rais wa chama cha wanafunzi.She was elected president of the students' union.

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