coastal [noun]

Zalia

Maana (Definition)

A native inhabitant whose ancestral roots span generations on the Swahili Coast

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

native-born coastal citizen / offspring of ancient coastal families

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zalia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alikuwa zalia wa Mvita tangu kale"

Translation: He was a native-born citizen of Mombasa since ancient times

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hodi hodi haingii mwenyeji