oba
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of oba
First recorded in 1900–05, oba is from the Edo word ɔ́bá
Example Sentences
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That same month, the oba, in a written statement to the news media, said that he should be the sole recipient of the treasures and that anyone working with the trust was “an enemy.”
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023
This image of the oba, or king, of Benin dominates the space, through which thousands of visitors pass every week, and draws the eye.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2022
The installation depicts a larger-than-life figure of the oba standing in full regalia, and with the instruments of his power.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2022
The oba, or king, would carry masks like the ones of Queen Idia during important ceremonies.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2021
S. 'oa. oba v. tr., to take from, separate, divide.
From Grammar and Vocabulary of the Lau Language, Solomon Islands by Ivens, W. G. (Walter George)
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