"Theba" meaning in Chichewa

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈtʰé.ɓa/ Forms: Théba [canonical]
Etymology: From English TEBA, short for The Employment Bureau of Africa, which began in 1977 as a successor to the WNLA (see Wenela). Etymology templates: {{bor|ny|en|TEBA}} English TEBA, {{m|ny|Wenela}} Wenela Head templates: {{head|ny|proper noun|head=Théba}} Théba, {{ny-proper noun|Théba}} Théba
  1. (dated, colloquial) South Africa Tags: colloquial, dated Synonyms: Wenela
    Sense id: en-Theba-ny-name-PgSdeNlY Categories (other): Chichewa entries with incorrect language header

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      },
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      ],
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        {
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      "ipa": "/ˈtʰé.ɓa/"
    }
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        "Chichewa terms derived from English",
        "Chichewa terms with IPA pronunciation"
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      "ipa": "/ˈtʰé.ɓa/"
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