uwakilishi

How to say it

Meaning

The act of speaking or acting on behalf of other people, as a member of parliament does for voters or a delegate for an organization.

Good to know

U class noun from kuwakilisha, to represent. Uwakilishi wa wanawake is the representation of women; a representative is mwakilishi.

Examples

• Wanawake wanadai uwakilishi zaidi bungeni.Women are demanding more representation in parliament.
• Kila kijiji kina uwakilishi katika baraza hili.Every village has representation on this council.
• Tunahitaji uwakilishi wa vijana kwenye kamati.We need youth representation on the committee.

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