Luba

[ loo-buh ]

noun

, plural Lu·bas, (especially collectively) Lu·ba

1. a member of any of various groups of agricultural and hunting people inhabiting the SE Democratic Republic of the Congo, some of whom are famous for their wood carvings.
2. Also called Chiluba, Ciluba, Tshiluba. the Bantu language of the Luba, used as a lingua franca in the S Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Luba

/ ˈluːbə /

noun

1. Luba a member of a Negroid people of Africa living chiefly in the S Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre)
2. Also calledTshiluba the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family

Example Sentences

“Love it or hate it, starting pitching in the Postseason is arguably the most important piece to have,” Rachel Luba tweeted.

From Los Angeles Times

Gen. John Lubas, the 101st Airborne deputy commander, has said the accident occurred while the helicopters were flying and not during a medical evacuation drill.

From Seattle Times

Gen. John Lubas, the 101st Airborne deputy commander.

From Seattle Times

Gen. John Lubas, the 101st Airborne deputy commander, said Thursday.

From Seattle Times

Gen. John Lubas, the division’s deputy commander, said during a news conference.

From Washington Post