swahili [noun]

Baniani wa biashara

Maana (Definition)

Referring to the historic Indian merchant class that played a vital role in Swahili Coast commerce.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

historic Indian merchant guild trader

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

baniani wa biashara

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili History Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baniani wa biashara alileta viungo vya India bandarini."

Translation: The historic Indian merchant brought Indian spices to the port.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ladha ya mchuzi ni chumvi Mfanyabiashara