Bago
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bago
First recorded in 1985–90; probably from Mon Bagaw (placename)
Example Sentences
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Niger State governor Umar Bago recently questioned how miners can "freely access" sites in remote areas without getting attacked.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
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 • Nov. 22, 2025
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago sent his condolences to the people, describing the incident as "worrisome, unfortunate and pathetic".
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
Bago and Bonnefon also questioned whether conspiracy theorists would be willing to engage with a bot.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
They stood together for a while, speaking in absent-minded tones, the missionary of his missions, the Maestro of his schools, and then the Maestro and the girl started on again toward Bago.
From Caybigan by Hopper, James
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