swahili [noun]

Genge la usalama

Maana (Definition)

An organized group of local residents tasked with guarding their estate at night.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

community watch security group

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

genge la usalama

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Genge la usalama lilifanya doria kulinda mtaa wetu."

Translation: The community watch group patrolled to safeguard our neighborhood.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Chini ya ulinzi Doria kikundi