wakalimu

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Meaning

Teachers or educators; a rare and archaic word.

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plural of mkalimu (m-/wa- class); rare, archaic alternative to mwalimu/walimu.

Examples

• Wakalimu wa zamani walifundisha bila vitabu vingi.Teachers of old taught without many books.
• Je, neno wakalimu bado linatumika vijijini?Is the word wakalimu still used in the villages?
• Wakalimu hao walijulikana kwa hekima yao.Those teachers were known for their wisdom.

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