Etymology

Jamhuri Day

Today it means: A national holiday celebrated on December 12, commemorating when Kenya became independent. Full definition →

Swahili jamhuri
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  1. Swahili · borrowed fromjamhuri“republic”
  2. English todayJamhuri Day

From Swahili jamhuri (“republic”).

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