kiongozi

Swahili

Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Bantu *kɪ̀-

Proto-Sabaki *ki-

Swahili ki-

Swahili -ongoza

Swahili -zi

Swahili kiongozi

From ki- + -ongoza (“to lead”) + -zi.

Pronunciation

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Noun

kiongozi class VII (plural viongozi class VIII)

1. leader (one having authority)

   Synonym: mtawala

   • Mungu ibariki Afrika (national anthem of Tanzania):

     Wabariki viongozi wake

     Bless its leaders