watetezi

How to say it

Meaning

People who defend or champion a cause, such as advocates or defenders.

Good to know

plural of mtetezi (m-/wa- class); common in legal, sports, and human-rights contexts.

Examples

• Watetezi wa haki za binadamu walikutana jana.Human rights defenders met yesterday.
• Watetezi hawakuacha kupigania haki yao.The defenders did not stop fighting for their rights.
• Je, watetezi hao wanafanya kazi na shirika gani?Which organization do those defenders work with?
• Watetezi watawasilisha ripoti yao bungeni.The defenders will submit their report to parliament.

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