chama en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtʃɑːmə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Swahili chama (“organisation, society”).
Meanings
- (Africa, East, Kenya) Any of several types of informal cooperative society.
- (Africa, East, Kenya, often) Any of several types of informal cooperative society. ▸ Such a group for pooling and investing savings.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chamas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |