pombe

British

/ ˈpɔmbɛ /

noun

any alcoholic drink

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Etymology

Origin of pombe

Swahili

Example Sentences

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Tanzania's new President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes oath of office following the death of her predecessor John Pombe Magufuli at State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania March 19, 2021.

From Reuters

John Pombe Magufuli, the son of a peasant farmer who became Tanzania's president in 2015, has died aged 61.

From BBC

"It is with deep regret that I inform you that today... we lost our brave leader, the president of the Republic of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli," Vice-President Hassan said.

From BBC

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and his host Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli, right, beat drums at the entrance of State House during an official welcome ceremony for Modi in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Sunday July 10, 2016.

From US News

After Tanzania’s new president, John Pombe Magufuli, took office in early November, the activists held a press conference and released an open letter calling on him to take specific steps to end the ivory trade.

From National Geographic

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