uungwaji

How to say it

Meaning

Used in uungwaji mkono, the support or backing that a person, idea or plan receives from others, such as voters or allies.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kuungwa, the passive of kuunga, to join; kuunga mkono is to support. It nearly always takes mkono: kupata uungwaji mkono, to win support.

Examples

• Mgombea huyo ana uungwaji mkono mkubwa vijijini.That candidate has strong support in rural areas.
• Mpango huo umepata uungwaji mkono kutoka kwa wafadhili.The plan has won backing from donors.
• Chama tawala kinahitaji uungwaji mkono wa vijana.The ruling party needs the support of young people.