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swahili [noun]

Tabaka la chini

Maana (Definition)

Socio-economic stratum comprising everyday manual laborers and low-income citizens.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

grassroots working class

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

raia wa chini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic tabaqah via Swahili Sociology
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mipango ya maendeleo inapaswa kuinua tabaka la chini."

Translation: Development plans should uplift the grassroots working class.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
MwananchiPaza sauti ya wanyongeJamii
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