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matatu

Pronunciation: /məˈtætuː/

The English word “matatu” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A minivan used as a shared taxi, especially one operating without a licence.

Etymology

Borrowed from Swahili matatu, from ma- + -tatu (“three”).

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