alagba

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English

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Etymology

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From Yoruba alágbàá.

Noun

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alagba (plural alagbas)

  1. The hereditary chief of the Egun masqueraders in Yoruba culture.

Krio

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Etymology

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From Yoruba alágbà.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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àlágbà

  1. (slang) VIP, important man

Yoruba

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Etymology

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From oní- (one who has) +‎ àgbà (elderly age).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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alágbà

  1. elder, respected person
    Synonym: àgbà