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bwa·na

B0588900 (bwä′nə)n. Used as a form of respectful address in parts of Africa.

[Swahili, from Arabic 'abūnā, our father : 'abū, bound form of 'ab, father; see ʔb in Semitic roots + -nā, our.]

(ˈbwɑːnə) n(in E Africa) a master, often used as a respectful form of address corresponding to sir[Swahili, from Arabic abūna our father]

(ˈbwɑ nə)

n., pl. -nas. (in Africa) master; boss. [1875–80; < Swahili < Arabic abūnā our father]

Acronym	Definition
BWANA➣Boxed Wine Association of North America

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