ubaguzi
oo-bah-GOO-zee
How to say it
Swahiliubaguzioo-bah-GOO-zeesoon
Frenchdiscrimination, préjugé ; racismesoon
Meaning
Treating people unfairly because of their race, sex, religion, tribe or another difference.
Good to know
A noun of the u class with no plural, from kubagua, to separate or discriminate. Ubaguzi wa rangi is racism or apartheid, and bila ubaguzi means without discrimination.
Examples
- Sheria inakataza ubaguzi kazini.The law forbids discrimination at work.
- Afrika Kusini ilipambana na ubaguzi wa rangi.South Africa fought against apartheid.
- Huduma zitatolewa kwa wote bila ubaguzi.Services will be given to all without discrimination.
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