Swahili · Culture & Society

utamaduni

Culture

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The art, customs, and traditions of a society.

Example

Ninapenda utamaduni wa Waswahili.

I love Swahili culture.

Etymology

'Utamaduni' derives from the Swahili word 'tamaduni', which originates from the Arabic 'tamadun', meaning civilization or culture, demonstrating the blend of influences in Swahili vocabulary.

How & Where It’s Used

The term is commonly used in formal discussions about heritage and identity, both in spoken and written contexts, particularly in academic discourse.

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