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swahili [noun]

Bara

Maana (Definition)

The inland main continent as distinguished from coastal regions or islands.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hinterland / upcountry mainland

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bara

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alisafiri kutoka pwani kwenda bara."

Translation: He traveled from the coast upcountry to the mainland.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mashambaniBara
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