ujamaa
English meaning: Ujamaa (African Socialism / Familyhood)
Swahili Definition
(Kiswahili)Falsafa ya Julius Nyerere ya ujamaa wa Kiafrika unaotokana na dhana ya familia na ushirikiano.
English Definition
Julius Nyerere's political philosophy of African Socialism based on the traditional African concept of familyhood (extended family values applied to the nation). Ujamaa was Tanzania's official ideology 1967–1985 — collectivizing agriculture into 'ujamaa villages.' While economically challenging, Ujamaa built Tanzania's national unity and Swahili identity. The concept influenced African political thought globally and is studied in political philosophy.
Example
“Ujamaa wa Nyerere uliimarisha umoja wa kitaifa Tanzania ingawa ulipata changamoto za kiuchumi.”
In English: “Nyerere's Ujamaa strengthened Tanzania's national unity despite facing economic challenges.”
Synonyms
- udugu
- ujamaa wa Kiafrika
Antonyms / Opposites
- ubepari
- ubinafsi
Literary Heritage
“Mtu ni kiumbe cha maswali, na maisha yake ni safari ya kutafuta majibu.”
“A person is a creature of questions, and their life is a journey in search of answers.”
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Language information
- Language
- Kiswahili
- Swahili
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Niger-Congo
- Speakers
- 100M