Meaning of the word jambo in English

What does jambo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jambo

US /ˈdʒɑːmboʊ/
UK /ˈdʒæmbəʊ/

Exclamation

a greeting in Swahili, often used in East Africa

Example:
When we arrived in Kenya, the locals greeted us with a warm "Jambo!"
The tour guide taught us to say "Jambo" to everyone we met.