Chuo cha Teknolojia (National Institute of Technology) For example: "NIT kinafundisha ujuzi wa mitambo (NIT teaches machine skills)"

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

NIT

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Chuo cha Teknolojia (National Institute of Technology)

"NIT kinafundisha ujuzi wa mitambo (NIT teaches machine skills)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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