Nuba

noun

Nu·​ba

ˈnübə

plural Nuba or Nubas

1

a

: any of numerous diverse peoples constituting a loose community in the Nuba hills of South Kordofan believed by some to be related to the Nubians

b

: a member of any such people

2

: any of several languages spoken by the Nuba people compare nubian

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Nuba, singular of Latin Nubae Nubians

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