Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
agada
noun
/əˈɡɑːdə/
Definition
A traditional West African folktale or narrative, often featuring moral lessons.
Examples
- The elder shared an agada about honesty with the village children.
- Many agadas are told around the fire during family gatherings.
Meaning
An agada is a storytelling tradition that conveys cultural values and knowledge, usually passed down through generations.
Synonyms
- tale
- story
- legend
- fable
