ulinzi
oo-LEE-nzee
How to say it
Swahiliulinzioo-LEE-nzeesoon
Englishprotection, defense; securitysoon
Frenchprotection, défensesoon
Meaning
The act of keeping people, property or a country safe, by guards, the police or the army.
Good to know
Used in the singular. From kulinda, to protect; Wizara ya Ulinzi is the Ministry of Defense and walinzi are guards. In football it also means the defense line.
Examples
- Ulinzi umeimarishwa katika uwanja wa ndege.Security has been tightened at the airport.
- Watoto wanahitaji ulinzi wa wazazi wao.Children need their parents' protection.
- Jeshi lina jukumu la ulinzi wa mipaka ya nchi.The army is responsible for defending the country's borders.
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