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coastal [noun]

Giriama

Maana (Definition)

A sub-group of the coastal Mijikenda community known for wood carving, farming, and rich music.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Giriama people / coastal Mijikenda ethnic group

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

giriama

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Mijikenda
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wagiriama wana utamaduni maarufu wa ngoma za mwazindika."

Translation: The Giriama people have a famous tradition of mwazindika dances.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mijikendaPwani
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