swahili [noun]

Halmashauri ya kijiji

Maana (Definition)

An elected or appointed local governance committee responsible for civic administration in a village.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

village council / local administrative body

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

council ya mtaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic majlis / Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Halmashauri ya kijiji ilipitisha sheria mpya za matumizi ya maji."

Translation: The village council passed new regulations on water usage.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

baraza la kijiji