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donga

donga

9.9
A town and local government area in Taraba State, Nigeria
  • proper noun
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  • In Nigeria, Donga is known for its vibrant community events.

Examples

  • Now it is 'Amma Donga'.

  • Leave aside the story's facial implausibility; a South Korean daily, The Donga Ilbo, found evidence within days that the North Koreans had turned Mrs. Pak's son into a hostage to force her to return.

    Blog text (23)
  • Sagine is done with long, slender poles (donga) made of tough wood (Grewia mollis Juss.), with a length of about 2.10 to 2.40 meters.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Donga is a small town located in Donga State, Nigeria.

  • The local government area of Donga has unique cultural traditions.

Surface Forms

donga main

Etymology

Donga as the name of a town in Taraba State, Nigeria, comes from the local language and is used as the place name for that town and area. Think of it simply as the name of the town, often tied to a river, people, or landscape, which is why it labels that place.