What does Jamaa mean?

Nas bita'na (Our people/crew) For example: "El jamaa kuluhum hina (The whole crew is here)"

Where does the slang word Jamaa come from?

Jamaa is a slang term from South Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Sudan and across Africa.

Jamaa

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jamaa definition 1

Nas bita'na (Our people/crew)

"El jamaa kuluhum hina (The whole crew is here)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Jamaa 🇧🇮 Burundi

Jamaa (Relative/person - from Swahili)

"Jamaa wa karibu (Close relative)"

Jamaa 🇸🇩 Sudan

Jami'a (University)

"Ana fi jamaa Khartoum (I'm at University of Khartoum)"

🇸🇸 About South Sudan Slang

South Sudan slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

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🌍 "Jamaa" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Jamaa 🇧🇮 Burundi

Jamaa (Relative/person - from Swahili)

Jamaa 🇸🇩 Sudan

Jami'a (University)

Jamaa 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Mtu/kijana (Person/guy)

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