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coastal [noun]

Naji

Maana (Definition)

A person who safely survives a dangerous maritime vessel disaster or storm.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

survivor of shipwreck / ocean rescuee

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

survivor wa bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('naji')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Naji wa ajali ya mashua alipokelewa hospitalini."

Translation: The survivor of the dhow accident was received at the hospital.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mwokajisurvivor
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