ugavana
oo-gah-VAH-nah
How to say it
Swahiliugavanaoo-gah-VAH-nah
Englishgovernorship
Frenchposte de gouverneur
Meaning
The office of a governor, or the time a person holds it, as in the counties of Kenya or the states of America.
Good to know
No plural. Common in Kenyan politics: kiti cha ugavana, the governor’s seat; kuwania ugavana, to run for governor. From gavana, governor.
Examples
- Mbunge huyo ametangaza kuwania ugavana wa kaunti yake.That MP has announced he will run for governor of his county.
- Katika kipindi chake cha ugavana alijenga barabara nyingi.During his governorship he built many roads.
- Wagombea watano wanashindania kiti cha ugavana.Five candidates are competing for the governor’s seat.
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