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coastal [noun]

Wakf

Maana (Definition)

Inalienable religious endowment dedicated to public charity or education

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Islamic charitable trust endowment in coastal towns

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wakf

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast / Arabic waqf
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nyumba hiyo ilitolewa kama wakf kwa ajili ya yatima"

Translation: That house was dedicated as a charitable trust for orphans

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Udhamini
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