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coastal [noun]

Watafiti wa Nyota

Maana (Definition)

Ancient Swahili mariners and scholars who studied celestial movements

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal star trackers

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

watafiti nyota

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

"Watafiti wa nyota waliongoza jahazi usiku wa kiza"

Translation: Coastal star trackers guided the dhow through pitch-black night

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
wanajimu
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