"Buganda" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Buganda
  1. A subnational kingdom in Uganda, comprising all of Uganda's Central Region; originated as a vassal state of Bunyoro during the 14th century and became the dominant kingdom of the region by the 17th century and still exists today. Wikipedia link: Buganda Categories (place): Places in Uganda, Regions of Africa Related terms: Muganda (english: a person from Buganda), Ganda (english: of or pertaining to Buganda), Baganda (english: the people of Buganda), Luganda (english: the language spoken in Buganda), ssaza
    Sense id: en-Buganda-en-name-Vz1nJQb4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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