uwaniaji
oo-wah-nee-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliuwaniajioo-wah-nee-AH-jeesoon
Frenchcandidature; compétitionsoon
Meaning
The act of standing as a candidate for a post, or of competing for a title or a prize.
Good to know
A u class noun built on kuwania, to contend for: uwaniaji wa urais, a presidential bid. Common in Kenyan news; ugombea is more usual in Tanzania.
Examples
- Alitangaza uwaniaji wake wa ubunge jana.He announced his candidacy for parliament yesterday.
- Chama kimeunga mkono uwaniaji wa mgombea huyo.The party has backed that candidate’s bid.
- Uwaniaji wa taji hili ni mkali mwaka huu.The contest for this title is fierce this year.
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