uchaguzi

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Meaning

The process in which people vote to choose leaders or representatives; also a choice or selection in general.

Good to know

Plural chaguzi, elections. Uchaguzi mkuu is a general election; the verb is kuchagua, to choose, and a voter is mpiga kura.

Examples

• Uchaguzi mkuu utafanyika mwezi Oktoba.The general election will take place in October.
• Wananchi wengi walijitokeza kupiga kura katika uchaguzi huu.Many citizens turned out to vote in this election.
• Matokeo ya uchaguzi yatatangazwa kesho.The election results will be announced tomorrow.

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