Swahili
wenyeviti
weh-nyeh-VEE-tee
How to say it
Swahiliwenyevitiweh-nyeh-VEE-teesoon
Englishchairpersons, chairmensoon
Frenchprésidentssoon
Meaning
People who preside over a meeting, committee, or organization.
Good to know
plural of mwenyekiti (m-/wa- class); a formal, common term in organizations.
Examples
- Wenyeviti wa vijiji walikutana wilayani.The village chairpersons met at the district office.
- Je, wenyeviti watachaguliwa lini?When will the chairpersons be elected?
- Si wenyeviti wote wanaohudhuria vikao vyote.Not all chairpersons attend every meeting.
- Wenyeviti watawasilisha ripoti zao kesho.The chairpersons will submit their reports tomorrow.
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