uhuru
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A state of freedom often used in East Africa
- noun
- /uˈhuːru/
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uhuru
- The people celebrated their hard-won uhuru after years of colonial rule.
Examples
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Kenya achieved uhuru on December 12, 1963.
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The concept of uhuru remains important in many African nations' histories.
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During the rally, the crowd shouted uhuru to demand political change.
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The people celebrated their uhuru with a grand parade.
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The people celebrated their hard-won uhuru after years of colonial rule.
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Kenya achieved uhuru on December 12, 1963.
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During the rally, the crowd shouted uhuru to demand political change.
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Etymology
The word uhuru comes from the Swahili word uhuru, which means 'freedom' and comes from huru meaning 'free'. So uhuru is used to mean independence and is shouted at rallies and celebrations.