alagba

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Yoruba alágbàá.

Noun[edit]

alagba (plural alagbas)

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

Krio[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Yoruba alágbà.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

àlágbà

  1. (slang) VIP, important man

Yoruba[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

alágbà

  1. elder, respected person
    Synonym: àgbà