ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mwalimu

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Mwalimu is a noun meaning A teacher in parts of Africa.

Meaning

A teacher in parts of Africa.

Example Sentences

Drawing on their African heritage, many Comorians also consult mwalimus or fundi (medicine men and astrologers learned in the use of sacred texts and knowledge) and marabouts (holy men) for divination, healing, and protection from evil […]

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Related dictionary entries include teacher, moruti, umfundisi, schoolmaster, docent, educator.

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