What does Kijijini mean?

Kijijini/shambani (In the village) For example: "Kijijini maisha ni tulivu (In the village life is peaceful)"

Where does the slang word Kijijini come from?

Kijijini is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kijijini

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kijijini/shambani (In the village)

"Kijijini maisha ni tulivu (In the village life is peaceful)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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