Buganda
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Wine has sought to broaden his appeal beyond Kampala and his native Buganda region, cannily adopting the national flag as his symbol, which has drawn the ire of the authorities.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
Going back centuries, local Buganda cultural superstition also protected the elegant fowl, which was seen as a symbol of wealth, good fortune and longevity.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025
The novel, like Genesis, is an origin story; it takes its title from the name of Buganda mythology’s “first man.”
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2019
A Ugandan recording artist and a prince, the brother of the king of Buganda, Uganda’s largest traditional kingdom, were among those who died, according to the BBC.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2018
Junker1562 was warned that, in passing a princess in Buganda, he must not touch her robe of oxhide, for that would be an insult to her.
From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham
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