wanenea

How to say it

Meaning

Defenders, advocates, or proponents of something, but also its critics or opponents.

Good to know

plural of mnenea (m-/wa- class); rare, can mean either supporter or critic depending on context.

Examples

• Wanenea wa sheria hiyo walijitokeza bungeni.The defenders of that law spoke up in parliament.
• Je, wanenea wapo upande gani?Which side are the advocates on?
• Hawa si wanenea, ni waangalizi tu.These are not advocates, just observers.

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