mlinzi

Swahili

Etymology

From m- +‎ -linda (“to defend”) +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

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Noun

mlinzi class I (plural walinzi class II)

1. defender; guard

   Synonym: mlindaji

2. (soccer) defender

   Synonyms: mtetezi, defenda

3. petrel