/ˈsæŋɡə/ or /ˈsæŋɡə/ (informal) or /sæŋɡə/ (formal)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bamboo platform or bridge used by the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, typically found in rivers or streams.

“The hikers crossed the sanga to reach the other side of the river.”

2. noun

In some African cultures, a sanga is a type of metal or wooden staff used as a symbol of status or authority.

“The chief carried a sanga as a symbol of his power.”