Naga

¹ American  

[nah-gah] / ˈnɑ gɑ /

noun

1. a city on E Cebu, in the S central Philippines.

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Naga ² American  

[nah-gah] / ˈnɑ gɑ /

noun

plural

Nagas,

plural

Naga

1. a member of any of the disparate tribal peoples of Nagaland and bordering areas of Myanmar (Burma).

2. any of the Tibeto-Burman languages spoken by the Naga.

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Naga British  

/ ˈnɑːɡə /

noun

1. a member of a people of NE India and W Myanmar: until the early 20th century they practised head-hunting

2. the language of this people, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family of languages and having many dialects

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Example Sentences

“Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month have been pared back significantly … which could provide some support to the currency and yields,” Naga market analyst Frank Walbaum said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

When India became independent in 1947, Naga leaders refused to join the new republic, declaring, "We are not Indians", and held their own unrecognised plebiscite for independence in 1951.

From BBC

Speaking to Naga Munchetty on BBC Radio 5 Live, she said Sultan would be subject to public protection meetings but she would not be given the details.

From BBC

"Naga Munchetti: This is the most humiliating day of my life. Yesterday's news shocked the whole of the UK."

From BBC

Three of these - 14 and 29 January, and 3 February - have been designated as Shahi Snan days when the Naga sadhus will bathe.

From BBC