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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Some 43% of the people are Kukis and Nagas, the two predominant tribal communities, who live in the rolling hills.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2023
Nagas and Kukis live in the poorly developed hills.
From Reuters ● May 9, 2023
The Nagas — an Indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and areas across the border in Myanmar — marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence Sunday.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2022
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 casualties would have been more numerous than they were, but that the Nagas were careful of the cherished ammunition, and seldom fired, unless pretty sure of hitting.
From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by James Johnstone, chevalier de Johnstone
