ubalozi

How to say it

Meaning

The office of a country’s ambassador in a foreign capital, and the post of ambassador itself; in advertising, a deal to promote a brand.

Good to know

U class noun from balozi, ambassador. Ubalozi wa Tanzania mjini London, the Tanzanian embassy in London; dili la ubalozi, a brand ambassador deal.

Examples

• Aliomba viza katika ubalozi wa Marekani.He applied for a visa at the American embassy.
• Ubalozi umefunguliwa tena baada ya miaka mitano.The embassy has reopened after five years.
• Msanii huyo amepata ubalozi wa kampuni ya simu.That artist has become a brand ambassador for a phone company.