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Nuba
noun
Nu·ba
\ˈnübə\
Definition of Nuba
Nuba
orNubas
1a : any of numerous diverse peoples constituting a loose community in the Nuba hills of South Kordofan believed by some to be related to the Nubians b : a member of any such people
2 : any of several languages spoken by the Nuba people — compare nubian
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Origin and Etymology of nuba
Late Latin Nuba, singular of Latin Nubae Nubians
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