coastal [noun]

Amua waume

Maana (Definition)

A respected coastal council of male elders convened to judge community grievances.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

customary council of male arbiters

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

baraza ya wazee

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Heritage

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Amua waume walitoa hukumu ya haki kuhusu ugomvi huo."

Translation: The council of arbiters issued a fair judgment regarding the quarrel.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Baraza waamuzi