vitaifa

How to say it

Meaning

Small ethnic or tribal groups; also, describing something belonging to or affecting the whole nation.

Good to know

plural of kitaifa (ki-/vi- class); names the group as an entity, so it keeps vi- agreement.

Examples

• Nchi hii ina vitaifa vingi tofauti.This country has many different tribes.
• Je, vitaifa hivi vinaishi pamoja kwa amani?Do these tribes live together peacefully?
• Vitaifa hivi si vidogo kama inavyodhaniwa.These tribes are not as small as is thought.
• Serikali itashirikisha vitaifa vyote kwenye mazungumzo.The government will involve all the tribes in the talks.

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