Swahili · Culture & Society
makumbusho
Museum
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A building where important objects and art are shown.
Example
Makumbusho ni bure Jumapili.
The museum is free on Sunday.
Etymology
'Makumbusho' comes from the Swahili root 'kumbuka', meaning to remember, and refers to places dedicated to preserving memory, thus denoting museums.
How & Where It’s Used
'Makumbusho' is predominantly used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions related to culture and heritage, found in both spoken and written forms.