Naga
noun
a member of any of the disparate tribal peoples of Nagaland and bordering areas of Myanmar (Burma).
Nagas
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pluralof Naga.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most Nagas now follow Christianity, but their ancestors were animists who followed different birth and death rituals.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024
Nagas and Kukis live in the poorly developed hills.
From Reuters ● May 9, 2023
Nagas are serpent-like mystical creatures that are revered according to Thai Buddhist beliefs.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
One of the sticking points involves boundaries, with the Nagas wanting the incorporation of parts of territory that have been added to neighboring states.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2022
The once lovely place looked desolate and miserable, almost all the fine trees had been ruthlessly cut down by one of my successors, in a panic, lest they should afford cover for hostile Nagas.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by James Johnstone, chevalier de Johnstone
