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coastal [noun]

Wala Pwani

Maana (Definition)

Cultural reference to littoral communities whose primary diet relies on seafood.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal fish-eaters / maritime dwellers

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wala pwani

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

"Wala pwani wana utaalamu mkubwa wa pishi la samaki wa kupaka."

Translation: Coastal maritime dwellers possess great expertise in cooking coconut fish.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
watu wa pwani
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