Bago

American  

[buh-goh] / bəˈgoʊ /

noun

1. a city in southern Myanmar (Burma) and capital of the Bago region: known for its pagodas.

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Etymology

Origin of Bago

First recorded in 1985–90; probably from Mon Bagaw (placename)

Example Sentences

Niger State governor Umar Bago recently questioned how miners can "freely access" sites in remote areas without getting attacked.

From Barron's

In October, Niger state's Bago announced an indefinite ban on mining, with plans to recruit 10,000 government-sponsored militia to protect Niger's rural communities.

From Barron's

He disputed allegations made the governor of Niger state, Umar Bago, in local media that the church had defied an order to close its school after threats of attacks.

From BBC

State Gov. Mohammed Bago ordered students to vacate dozens of schools following a meeting with heads of security agencies, a spokesman for Bago said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago sent his condolences to the people, describing the incident as "worrisome, unfortunate and pathetic".

From BBC