Sakalava
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Relating to the Sakalava people and their culture in western Madagascar
- adjective
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sakalava
- The museum displayed several Sakalava artifacts from western Madagascar.
Examples
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Traditional Sakalava ceremonies are an important part of the region's heritage.
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She studied Sakalava music as part of her research on African cultures.
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The Sakalava people have a rich cultural heritage.
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Many Sakalava traditions are still practiced today.
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The museum displayed several Sakalava artifacts from western Madagascar.
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Traditional Sakalava ceremonies are an important part of the region's heritage.
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She studied Sakalava music as part of her research on African cultures.
Surface Forms
Sakalava positive
Etymology
Sakalava comes from the Malagasy name for a group in western Madagascar, so calling something Sakalava means it is 'from the Sakalava people' or their culture.