What does "buganda" mean?

A geographic region and non-sovereign kingdom in Uganda, comprising all of Uganda's Central Region; originated as a vassal state of Bunyoro during the 14th century and became the dominant kingdom of the region by the 17th century and still exists today.

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A geographic region and non-sovereign kingdom in Uganda, comprising all of Uganda's Central Region; originated as a vassal state of Bunyoro during the 14th century and became the dominant kingdom of the region by the 17th century and still exists today.
"Soon after his arrival Sir Andrew toured the ssazas of Buganda and I accompanied him."

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"Soon after his arrival Sir Andrew toured the ssazas of Buganda and I accompanied him."

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