coastal [noun]

Majilisi

Maana (Definition)

A broad front reception veranda or grand room in coastal Swahili architecture where elders convene.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

council chamber / traditional reception hall in Swahili stone houses

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

parlour / ukumbi wa wageni

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('majlis')

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walikaa kwenye majilisi wakijadili masuala ya mji."

Translation: Elders sat in the council chamber discussing civic affairs.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ukumbi wa Baraza Baraza ukumbi wa mapokezi