harambee

/ ˌhɑːrɑːmˈbeɪ /

noun

1. a work chant used on the E African coast
2. a rallying cry used in Kenya

interjection

1. a cry of harambee

Word History and Origins

Origin of harambee¹

Swahili: pull together

Example Sentences

One change they demanded, and got, was an end to the ostentatious practice of “harambee” – politicians giving large sums of money to the Church.

From BBC

On the East Coast, Georgetown University will confer special stoles on minority students at three multicultural events: the Asian Heritage graduation for Asian American and Pacific Islander students, the Harambee graduation for Black students and the Despedida graduation for Hispanic students.

From Washington Times

Bicentennial commission before resigning in 1975 after accusing Mayor Walter E. Washington’s administration and local business leaders of inadequately funding planning efforts; and was a longtime backer and president of the Harambee House Hotel, a short-lived minority-owned showcase hotel in the city.

From Washington Post

Now Lives: Mr. Nash lives on-campus at Brown University in the Harambee House, a residence for Black students.

From New York Times

Frank and their son, Frank Jr. — who grew up drumming with Harambee — often drummed for Forces of Nature, the company that Salaam founded in 1981.

From New York Times