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Chief / King

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2 translations across African languages✓ Verified

Pre-colonial context

Pre-colonial African states had diverse governance structures — not all had kings. Kikuyu governance was elder-council-based, not monarchic.

Translations

Swahili
Mfalme
Also chifu
Luhyapre-colonial
Nabongo
Chief; king; lord.
Wanga · KE
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