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oba

/aw-buh/US // ˈɔ bə //UK // (ˈɔːbɑː, -bə) //

奥巴,奥巴马,奥博,韫玉

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a hereditary tribal ruler among various peoples in the Benin region of western Africa.

Examples

  • The “Oba-Mao” T-shirts on souvenir stands around town were sellouts and his entourage snarled traffic for miles.

  • Yoritomo, having been defeated in a battle against Oba Kage-chika, was forced to retreat with six of his followers.

  • Oba Kagetoki departed, none too pleased with the mission, for he had once been on friendly terms with Yoritomo.