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Gadaba

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Gad·​a·​ba | \ ˈgadəbə \
plural -s

Definition of Gadaba

1 : one of a tribal people of eastern India
2 : the Munda language of the Gadabas

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“Gadaba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gadaba. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.

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