alagba

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English

Etymology

From Yoruba alágbàá.

Noun

alagba (plural alagbas)

  1. The hereditary chief of the Egun masqueraders in Yoruba culture.

Krio

Etymology

From Yoruba alágbà.

Pronunciation

Noun

àlágbà

  1. (slang) VIP, important man

Yoruba

Etymology

From oní- (one who has) +‎ àgbà (elderly age).

Pronunciation

Noun

alágbà

  1. elder, respected person
    Synonym: àgbà