coastal [noun]

Msheher

Maana (Definition)

Historical term for Arab merchants hailing from the Hadhramaut region of Yemen living along the East African coast.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional Hadhrami Yemeni trader settled along the coast

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

msheher

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Msheher aliuza viungo na manukato katika duka lake la Stone Town."

Translation: The Hadhrami trader sold spices and perfumes in his Stone Town shop.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mfanyabiashara mwarabu