coastal [noun]

Mkazi wa baraza

Maana (Definition)

An respected elder who frequents the traditional stone benches (baraza) of Swahili towns to discuss civic affairs and offer counsel.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

porch council elder / regular town bench habitué

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mzee wa base / mzee wa kijiwe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Social Structure

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mkazi wa baraza alieleza historia ya mji kwa vijana waliomsikiliza."

Translation: The porch council elder explained the town's history to listening youths.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mzee wa mji mshauri Baraza