Swahili · Family & People
mwanaume
Man
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult male person; plural wanaume.
Example
Mwanaume yule ni mwalimu wangu.
That man is my teacher.
Etymology
'Mwanaume' comes from the Proto-Bantu term *mwanaume, which literally means 'man' or 'male child,' signifying the role of men in society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mwanaume' is used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written language. It is often a subject of discussion in gender-related topics.
Literary Heritage
The term 'mwanaume' finds its reference in many discussions about masculinity in Swahili literature.