I’m keep seeing this word every comment on Facebook. Especially political videos.
Where does it from ?
Does its meaning changed ?
Where does it from ?
Does its meaning changed ?
What does Guulwade mean ?
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To the best of my understanding, it has two meanings:
a) In its more popular application in political literature, as practised by the military junta, it means: cronies of the regime, esp. those, who abuse the poor, and the down-trodden for the benefit of the ruling military class. I understand there was a force dissimilar to the police force, which was named 'Guulwadayaal', of which function was: you have seen poor people standing by the side of streets waving flags in welcoming politicians in ardu Somal; those who get them out of their homes, work, and schools are the true 'guulwadayaal'. A remnant of the socialist legacy, I would think. Another good example, Trump supporters, would fit rather nicely, who without any rhyme or reason, rightly or wrongly, would support him, even if he shoots an innocent person on 5th Ave, as he said himself.
Others might offer good examples.
b) Literal: a compound word of 'guul - victory', and 'wade - driver', in other words, bearer of victory. I have not come across its usage in literature.
The one who brings home the victories.
It was coined by Cali Bucul and used in a poem of his titled 'Amaan Faras'. You can read about it on his Wiki.
