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Meaning of mwalimu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A teacher in parts of Africa.

Examples

“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 […]”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

mwami Mwangi Mwani Mwanza MWC mwchin

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