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Meaning of Nago | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈnɑːɡəʊ/

Definitions

  1. A member of a Yoruba people living in coastal regions of modern-day Benin and Nigeria, especially one taken to the Caribbean or South America as a slave.
  2. The Niger–Congo language spoken by the Nago people.
  3. In Haitian voodoo, a class of loa of Yoruba origin.

Equivalents

Português nago

Examples

“The Nago and Petwo lwa are honored with Florida water.”
“The colors red and blue are frequently worn during Nago rite Voodoo ceremonies.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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