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Hova

Hova

9.9
A person from the largest ethnic group in central Madagascar
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
: Hova
  • Traditionally, the Hova were known for their significant role in Madagascar's history.

Examples

  • Many descendants of the Hova community still live in the central highlands of Madagascar.

  • HOVA, line one.

    Unreported (2022)

  • The Hova people have a rich cultural tradition that influences Madagascar's central region.

Surface Forms

Hova main

Etymology

Hova was also the name used for a large group of people in central Madagascar, coming from the same Malagasy word for 'free people'. So Hova can mean a member of that ethnic group today.