umoja

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Swahili

Etymology

From u- (abstract prefix) +‎ moja (one).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /uˈmɔ.ʄɑ/
  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

umoja (u class, no plural)

  1. unity, oneness (the state of being one or undivided)
    • 2002 March 13, Kenya National Assembly Official Record, Parliamentary Debates, page 25:
      Umoja ni muhimu sana. Umoja unaweza kutuweka pamoja tukawa wazalendo wa nchi yetu.
      Unity is very critical. Unity can keep us together and make us native citizens of our country.
  2. (grammar) singular
    Antonym: wingi
  3. harmony
  4. alliance, association, union

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of singular): wingi