Banda

¹ American  

[ban-duh] / ˈbæn də /

noun

1. Hastings Kamuzu 1906–97, Malawi physician, political leader, and public official: 1st president of Malawi 1966–94.

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banda ² American  

[bahn-duh] / ˈbɑn də /

noun

1. a style of Mexican dance music featuring brass instruments and having a heavy beat.

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Banda British  

/ ˈbændə /

noun

1. Hastings Kamuzu (kæˈmuːzuː). 1906–97, Malawi statesman. As first prime minister of Nyasaland (from 1963), he led his country to independence (1964) as Malawi: president (1966–94)

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Etymology

Origin of banda

First recorded in 1990–95; from Mexican Spanish: literally, band ¹ (in the sense of “group of musicians”)

Example Sentences

Lawyers are hoping to recruit Matilda Banda, whose son narrowly escaped being crushed during naptime, to join a possible U.K. lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Banda said she wants compensation for the losses she suffered.

From The Wall Street Journal

His mother, Matilda Banda, was caught out in the open.

From The Wall Street Journal

“My child is no longer the same happy little boy,” said Banda, 23.

From The Wall Street Journal

Banda, 32, is coming off his second season with the Dodgers — continuing to appear in a middle-relief role with relative success.

From Los Angeles Times