coastal [noun]

Ribati

Maana (Definition)

Historic stone fortification or coastal watchtower built along Swahili trade ports for defense.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal fortress / stone watchtower

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fort

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic ribat

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Askari walilinda mji kutoka kwenye ribati ya zamani."

Translation: The soldiers guarded the town from the ancient coastal watchtower.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ngome Boma mnara