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coastal [noun]

Walii wa mji

Maana (Definition)

Spiritual elder or saint believed to intercede for a coastal settlement

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

guardian patron saint of the town

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

walii mji

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic waliyy
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wenyeji walimheshimu walii wa mji kwa hekima yake"

Translation: Locals revered the patron saint of the town for his wisdom

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kikohozi cha mzee
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