majimbo
noun/mæˈdʒɪmbəʊ/
/mæˈdʒɪmbəʊ/
East African English [maˈdʒimbo]
(East African English)- a system of government in a country with several smaller states, each of which has some power
- There are politicians who insists that the country must adopt a majimbo system.
Word Origin1960s. From Kiswahili majimbo from ma-, plural class prefix + jimbo district, also specifically ‘electoral district, constituency’.Want to learn more?
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