mijikendapeoples
nounUK /mɪˌdʒɪkɛndəˈpiːpəlz/
US /mɪˌdʒɪkɛndəˈpiːpəlz/
The Mijikenda peoples are groups of people who live in Kenya.
The Mijikenda peoples live along the coast of Kenya.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The nine ethnic groups that share the Mijikenda language and culture.
The nine Mijikenda peoples share many traditions.
3. Communities known for their sacred forest sites called kayas.
The Mijikenda peoples protect their sacred kaya forests.
4. A term used in studies of Kenyan coastal history and culture.
Scholars often write about the Mijikenda peoples of the coast.