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单词 Maji-Maji
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Definition of Maji-Maji in English:

Maji-Maji

noun ˌmɑːdʒi ˈmɑːdʒi
  • Attributive Designating a local uprising (1905–7) against the colonial administration in the south-eastern part of the former German East Africa (now mainland Tanzania). Also: designating a cult associated with the rebels. Occasionally absol.: the Maji-Maji rebellion.

Origin

Early 20th century. From Swahili (vita vya) Majimaji ‘Maji-Maji (war)’ from (with disparaging reduplication) maji water, with reference to holy water that was supposed to be effective against hostile bullets.

Definition of Maji-Maji in US English:

Maji-Maji

nounˌmɑːdʒi ˈmɑːdʒi
  • Attributive Designating a local uprising (1905–7) against the colonial administration in the south-eastern part of the former German East Africa (now mainland Tanzania). Also: designating a cult associated with the rebels. Occasionally absol.: the Maji-Maji rebellion.

Origin

Early 20th century. From Swahili (vita vya) Majimaji ‘Maji-Maji (war)’ from (with disparaging reduplication) maji water, with reference to holy water that was supposed to be effective against hostile bullets.

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