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ababua

n. countable
C2 Proficiency ababua

n. a member of a specific ethnic group from the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are known for their unique culture and history in the region.

n. an ethnic group or a member of that group inhabiting the northern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, specifically within the Bas-Uele Province. Often referred to in ethnographic literature as the Boa or Bua people.


SIMPLE

The Ababua people have a rich history in the Congo.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers traveled to the northern Congo to study the traditional musical instruments used by the Ababua.

COMPLEX

Historical accounts from the colonial era describe the Ababua as a resilient group that maintained distinct social structures despite the pressures of external administrative changes in the region.

Usage

Usually capitalized as it refers to a specific ethnic group. The plural form can be 'Ababua' or 'Ababuas'.

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