viongozi

How to say it

Meaning

Leaders or guides, such as the heads of groups or organisations.

Good to know

plural of kiongozi (ki-/vi- class); refers to people so it takes human (wa-) agreement, e.g. 'viongozi wanaoongoza', 'hawa viongozi'.

Examples

• Viongozi wa nchi walikutana jana.The country's leaders met yesterday.
• Je, viongozi hawa wanawajibika kwa wananchi?Are these leaders accountable to the citizens?
• Viongozi hawakuhudhuria mkutano huo.The leaders did not attend that meeting.
• Wapiga kura watachagua viongozi wapya mwakani.Voters will elect new leaders next year.

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