idiom [phrase]

Chama cha wahenga

Maana (Definition)

Referring to traditional wise elders or the collective ancestral memory of Swahili society.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

assembly of ancient sages / council of ancestors

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wazee wa kale

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Maneno hayo ni ya chama cha wahenga."

Translation: Those words belong to the assembly of ancient sages.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Chama cha wahenga Wazee