mlinzi

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Etymology

From m- +‎ -linda (to defend) +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

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Noun

mlinzi (m-wa class, plural walinzi)

  1. defender; guard
    Synonym: mlindaji
  2. (soccer) defender
    Synonyms: mtetezi, defenda
  3. petrel