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coastal [noun]

Bait-ul-mal

Maana (Definition)

A coastal community trust fund used to care for orphans and public needs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

community treasury / charitable chest

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

akiba ya mtaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'bayt al-mal'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walitoa pesa kutoka bait-ul-mal kusaidia wajane."

Translation: Elders disbursed funds from the community treasury to help widows.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
HazinaAkiba
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