Naga
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a member of any of the disparate tribal peoples of Nagaland and bordering areas of Myanmar (Burma).
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any of the Tibeto-Burman languages spoken by the Naga.
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a member of a people of NE India and W Myanmar: until the early 20th century they practised head-hunting
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the language of this people, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family of languages and having many dialects
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For more on an alcohol-free World Cup, listen to Naga Munchetty interviewing fans on BBC Radio 5 Live at 11:00BST.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The name combines "Naga," a legendary serpent from Thai and Southeast Asian mythology, with "Titan," referencing the giants of Greek mythology.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
“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 • Nov. 14, 2025
"The Naga conflict," says political scientist Sanjib Baruah, "is among the world's least-known but longest-running armed movements."
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Naga is a name given by the inhabitants of the plains, and in the Assamese language means “naked.”
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de
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