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ainga

/ ˌɑËˈɪŋˌə /

noun

  1. (in Samoa) a large family, often spanning several generations Also calledaiga
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ainga1

Samoan
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In a climate where children have little or nothing to do, they are "vulnerable" to being recruited by either side in the war, says Ainga Razafy, from the United Nations Children's agency, Unicef.

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"They are obviously associated with the armed conflict," says Ainga Razafy.

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When it was—by some one ill advised enough to do so—Silver Tongue would flare up, and recall with flashing eyes and a face crimson with indignation the ten-year debt of gratitude he owed his dead wife's ainga.

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If thou makest peace with his ainga," said Sasa, "lo, what is there left for the white man to say?

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