umwinyi

How to say it

Meaning

the office, status, or authority of a traditional chief; by extension, a feudal system of rule.

Good to know

sing; office (status, duties, etc.) of a chief; rec, comm. feudalism

Examples

• Umwinyi ulitawala eneo hili kwa vizazi vingi.Chiefly rule governed this area for many generations.
• Alipewa umwinyi baada ya baba yake kufariki.He was given the chieftaincy after his father died.
• Je, umwinyi bado upo katika jamii hii?Does chiefly rule still exist in this society?
• Umwinyi ulikomeshwa baada ya uhuru.The feudal system was abolished after independence.