alagba

English

Etymology

From Yoruba alágbàá.

Noun

alagba (plural alagbas)

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

Krio

Etymology

From Yoruba alágbà.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /à.lá.ɡ͡bà/

Noun

àlágbà

1. (slang) VIP, important man

Yoruba

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ā.lá.ɡ͡bà/

Noun

alágbà

1. elder, respected person

   Synonym: àgbà