coastal [noun]

Mlezi wa wana

Maana (Definition)

A respected senior woman in coastal villages who nurtures and guides neighborhood children.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

community mother figure / protector of children

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mlezi wa wana

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Culture

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi Hawa anatambulika kama mlezi wa wana kijijini."

Translation: Grandmother Hawa is recognized as the community mother figure in the village.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mama mlezi mzee wa busara