swahili [noun]

Mgambo

Maana (Definition)

A member of a local civic auxiliary security force tasked with maintaining urban order and enforcing bylaws.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

auxiliary municipal guard / local security constable

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mgambo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Administrative Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mgambo walikagua leseni za wafanyabiashara sokoni."

Translation: Municipal guards inspected business licenses of vendors in the market.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

askari Jamii Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi