Makua
Americannoun
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a member of a people living in northern Mozambique and adjacent regions of Tanzania and Malawi.
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the Bantu language spoken by the Makua.
Example Sentences
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South Africa managed to finally cross late in the second half through Lerato Makua to finish off a memorable World Cup campaign on a high.
From BBC
The military seized Makua Valley for training following the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, “evicting Hawaiians with the promise that their lands would be cleaned up and returned,” said Malama Makua board member Sparky Rodrigues.
From Seattle Times
“Almost 80 years later, we’re still waiting. Ending live-fire training is an important first step in undoing the wrongs of the past and restoring Makua — which means ‘parents’ in Hawaiian.”
From Seattle Times
Friday’s court filing came 25 years after Malama Makua sued the Army to compel compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
From Seattle Times
The state’s lease to the Army for its use of Makua Valley expires in 2029.
From Seattle Times
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