oba
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of oba
First recorded in 1900–05, oba is from the Edo word ɔ́bá
Example Sentences
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Both the Nigerian government and the oba of Benin, whose family ruled the historical Kingdom of Benin from which they were looted, claimed that they owned the items.
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2022
"There is something very powerful about seeing an oba standing there next to the panel memorialising the Benin campaign," the cathedral's chancellor, Dr Paula Gooder, told the BBC.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2022
The installation depicts a larger-than-life figure of the oba standing in full regalia, and with the instruments of his power.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2022
The British were looking for excuses to attack Benin, Nigerian historians say, because the oba had too much power.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2021
She Sabby tell so—yesserday—dis day—more’n a dozen times, oba an’ oba.
From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne
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