bassa

1 of 2

adjective

bas·​sa
ˈbä-sə

Bassa

2 of 2

noun

Bas·​sa
ˈbä-sə
plural Bassa or Bassas
1
a
: a seafaring people of Liberia
b
: a member of such people
2
: a Kwa language of the Bassa people

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Italian, feminine of basso low

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“Bassa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassa. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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