angami
|an-ga-mi|
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/ˌɑːŋɡəˈmiː/
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/ˌæŋɡəˈmiː/
Angami ethnic group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angami' originates from the name of the Angami people, an indigenous group in Nagaland, India. The word is used in English to refer to this ethnic group.
Historical Evolution
'angami' was adopted into English from the self-designation of the people, and has been used in ethnographic and anthropological contexts since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the people, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Naga ethnic group native to the state of Nagaland in northeast India.
The Angami are known for their traditional festivals and crafts.
Synonyms
Angami Naga
Last updated: 2025/08/06 11:51