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uhariri

oo-hah-REE-ree

How to say it

Swahiliuharirioo-hah-REE-ree
Englishediting; editorial work
Frenchrédaction, édition; montage

Meaning

The work of preparing a text, film or recording for publication by correcting and improving it. In newspapers it is the editorial side, as in uhuru wa uhariri, editorial independence.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kuhariri, to edit; the person is mhariri, editor. Common phrases: uhariri wa video, video editing; bodi ya uhariri, editorial board.

Examples

  • Kitabu chake kiko katika hatua ya uhariri.His book is at the editing stage.
  • Anafanya kazi ya uhariri wa video.She works in video editing.
  • Gazeti hilo linalinda uhuru wake wa uhariri.That newspaper protects its editorial independence.

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