"ujima" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Swahili ujima (“collective work and responsibility”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|ujima|t=collective work and responsibility}} Swahili ujima (“collective work and responsibility”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ujima (uncountable)
  1. Collective work and responsibility, in the context of African-American culture. Tags: uncountable
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