Swahili
wazawa
wah-ZAH-wah
How to say it
Swahiliwazawawah-ZAH-wahsoon
Englishnatives, indigenous peoplesoon
Frenchautochtonessoon
Meaning
People born in and belonging to a particular place; indigenous people.
Good to know
plural of mzawa (m-/wa- class); commonly used in nationality and citizenship contexts.
Examples
- Wazawa wa nchi hii wana haki ya ardhi.The natives of this country have a right to land.
- Je, wazawa wanapata kipaumbele katika ajira?Do natives get priority in employment?
- Si wazawa wote wanaozaliwa mjini.Not all natives are born in the city.
- Wazawa watashiriki maadhimisho ya uhuru.The natives will take part in the independence celebrations.
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