bila

noun
  1. In some contexts, particularly in certain African languages, 'bila' can refer to a type of traditional meeting or gathering. noun
    The community held a bila to discuss the upcoming festival.
    During the bila, elders shared stories and advice with the younger generation.
  2. In Swahili, 'bila' means 'without'. It is used to indicate the absence of something. preposition
    He drank his tea bila sugar.
    She went to the party bila her usual enthusiasm.