uhuru
Americannoun
noun
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national independence
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freedom
Usage
What is uhuru? Uhuru is a Swahili term meaning freedom or independence. Uhuru is often used to describe the freedom of a country to govern itself, especially in parts of Africa where Swahili is spoken. In Kenya, uhuru was used frequently in the mid-1900s when Kenya was gaining independence from the United Kingdom. Uhuru is also the first name of Kenya’s fourth president, Uhuru Kenyatta. He is the leader of the Jubilee Party of Kenya’s political system. Example: On Jamhuri Day, Mukondi likes to watch the uhuru parades.
Etymology
Origin of uhuru
C20: from Swahili
Example Sentences
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As his followers listened to tapes of the uhuru guru, the Black Power movement that he helped model was facing a conflict between its words and deeds.
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Miss Brooks can view black Africa's yearning for uhuru, or independence, from a unique position.
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Recently he translated Shakespeare's Julius Caesar into Swahili, and although after Caesar's assassination Cassius shouts "Uhuru, uhuru!"
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Kenyatta echoed the cry of uhuru, then, lifting a Bible high in his right hand, he took the oath of office as Prime Minister of self-governing Kenya.
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In Togo it is ablod�, in Rwanda ubwigenge, in Swahili-speaking East Africa uhuru.
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