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coastal [noun]

Bawaziri

Maana (Definition)

A senior royal counselor or chief minister in historical coastal sultanates.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

vizier / prime minister / chief adviser

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mkubwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'wazir'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bawaziri alimshauri mfalme kuhusu kodi."

Translation: The chief adviser counseled the king regarding taxation.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Bawazirimshauri
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