Meaning of mzee | Babel Free
/(ə)mˈzeɪ/Definitions
An elder (old person).
Africa, East
Examples
“...every President since Teddy Roosevelt saw Africa in the faces of her mzees, in their English suits or tribal robes...”
“It is difficult to be both and the older mzees resent the irregularity of the position.”
“...we arranged an impromptu interview with this reluctant and less than candid local mzee, who lived near the Tsavo boundary.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.