Bi·a·ka
| \ bē-ˈä-kə
\
\
Definition of Biaka
: aka
… the villagers do some trapping and hunting with the Biaka.— John W. Berry et al., Cross-Cultural Psychology: Research and Applications, 2001 … extremely ancient groups like the Mbuti of Zaire and the Biaka pygmies of Central African Republic … — Nicholas Wade, New York Times on the Web, 18 Mar. 2003 Either way, the Biaka people—who have survived for thousands of years in the steamy jungles of Africa … —probably have much to teach the cosseted western world about physical and mental health and wellbeing. — Brian Beacom, Evening Times (Glasgow), 22 Jan. 2008
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about Biaka
Dictionary Entries near Biaka
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for Biaka
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Biaka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Biaka. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Comments on Biaka
What made you want to look up Biaka? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words Used by Nabokov Quiz
-
- Choose the best definition or synonym for the word in bold: "There are some eructations that sound like cheers—at least, mine did." Lolita
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Spell words. Make bears.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share Biaka
Time Traveler for Biaka
The first known use of Biaka was in 1992
See more words from the same year