busara

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Etymology

From a form akin to Arabic بَصَارَة (baṣāra, sharp-wittedness).

Pronunciation

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Noun

busara (n class, plural busara)

  1. prudence, foresight, tact
  2. wisdom

See also

Further reading

  • Leslie, David (2010) “Hekima and Busara - are they different concepts and how do they relate to Utu?”, in Swahili Forum, volume 17, →ISSN, pages 24-33