banda

¹ 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 ² 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 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

She gravitates toward “super banda” outfits, shiny shirts with floral prints worn over jorts.

From Los Angeles Times

Reggaeton and banda music blared from the stores while I stocked up on the essentials: gold hoops, baseball hats and workwear to set me up in my new life.

From Los Angeles Times

Anjimire Oponyo, sister of ex-president Joyce Banda, challenged her 2011 removal from the board of the singer's charity, Raising Malawi, following allegations of financial mismanagement.

From Barron's

After the academy collapsed, Malawi's government -- then led by Banda, who was president between 2012 and 2014 -- issued a sharp rebuke of Madonna, accusing her of exaggerating her philanthropy and seeking special treatment during visits.

From Barron's

Madonna said she was saddened Banda had "chosen to release lies" and suggested the criticism stemmed from her dismissal of Oponyo.

From Barron's