cilambo

cilambo

Yao (Africa)

Etymology

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Noun

cilambo class 7 (plural yilambo)

  1. country (area of land with its own goverment and laws)
  2. country (the inhabitants of a country)

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya
  • Alick Kadango Bwanali, Jean Chavula, Stella Kachiwanda, Arnold Mboga, Ahmmardouh Mjaya, Al Mtenje, Francis Botha Njaya, Mario Thodi (2009), Mgopolela Maloŵe jwa Ciyawo‎[1], The Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS), page 9
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