"oga" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈoʊ.ɡə/ [General-American] Forms: ogas [plural]
enPR: ōʹgə [General-American] Rhymes: -əʊɡə Etymology: From Yoruba ọ̀gá (“chief, master”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|ọ̀gá||chief, master}} Yoruba ọ̀gá (“chief, master”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} oga (plural ogas)
  1. (West Africa) A chief, employer, or superior. Tags: Africa, West
    Sense id: en-oga-en-noun-eG8KzAtB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, West African English

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