idiom [noun]

Sauti ya umma

Maana (Definition)

The unified opinion, political will, and expressed sentiments of the general citizenry.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

vox populi / collective public consensus

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sauti ya umma

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Civic Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Viongozi wanastahili kusikiliza sauti ya umma kabla ya kupitisha sheria."

Translation: Leaders ought to listen to the collective public consensus before passing laws.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mwananchi Amani Serikali