Naga
1 Americannoun
plural
Nagas,plural
Naga-
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.
noun
noun
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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
Example Sentences
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Midway through the chat, presenter Naga Munchetty asked him: "One day will we see you on the pitch singing as one of the players?"
From BBC
China’s GDP and industrial production data “reinforced the view that activity in the world’s largest crude importer is stabilizing, offering a constructive signal for demand expectations,” Naga’s Frank Walbaum says in a note.
“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.
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
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