uhuru
oo-HOO-roo
How to say it
Swahiliuhuruoo-HOO-roosoon
Englishfreedom; independencesoon
Frenchliberté ; indépendancesoon
Meaning
The state of being free to act, speak or choose without being controlled; for a country, its independence from foreign rule.
Good to know
Used in the singular. Siku ya Uhuru is Independence Day and uhuru wa kujieleza is freedom of expression; huru means free. Also a first name, as in Uhuru Kenyatta.
Examples
- Tanganyika ilipata uhuru wake mwaka 1961.Tanganyika gained its independence in 1961.
- Kila mtu ana uhuru wa kuabudu dini anayoipenda.Everyone has the freedom to worship the religion they choose.
- Wafungwa waliachiliwa na kupata uhuru wao.The prisoners were released and regained their freedom.
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