mtetezi

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Swahili

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Etymology

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From m- +‎ -tetea (to defend) +‎ -zi.

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

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mtetezi (m-wa class, plural watetezi)

  1. defender (someone who defends)
  2. (soccer) defender
    Synonyms: mlinzi, defenda
  3. advocate (one who fights on behalf of someone else)