Kuknalim
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Kuknalim (/ˈkʊknɑːliːm/), is a slogan used by the Nagas which translates to "Victory to the People and Land" or simply "Long Live the Land". It is often used at the end of political speeches.
Etymology
[edit]Kuknalim is derived from two Naga dialects—Angami and Ao. The word "Kuk" is derived from the Angami word "Kuo" or "Ku" which means victory, the word "Na" which refers to the Naga people and the word "Lim" from the Ao word "Limah" which means as land.[1][2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Etymology of the word Nagalim and Kuknalim". Naga Journal. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "MEANING OF KUKNALIM". Medium. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2023.