Swahili · Work & Business
meneja
Manager
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The person who leads a company, shop, or team.
Example
Meneja ameitisha mkutano kesho.
The manager called a meeting for tomorrow.
Etymology
'Meneja' is borrowed from the English term 'manager', which emerged in Swahili due to the influence of colonial and modern business practices.
How & Where It’s Used
The term is used informally and formally in both spoken and written language, predominantly in urban areas and corporate environments across East Africa.