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Definition of saga

saga

/ˈsɑː.ɡə/
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Plural:sagas
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• noun

1

A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents, especially a novel or sequence of novels chronicling the history of a family or community over several generations.

Example

"The author's latest book is a sweeping family saga that spans three generations of immigrants."

2

A medieval Icelandic or Old Norse prose narrative recounting historical or legendary events, heroic achievements, and family feuds of Scandinavian kings and early settlers.

Example

"Scholars of medieval literature often study the Icelandic sagas for insights into Viking Age law and society."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Old Norse 'saga', literally meaning 'what is said' or 'narrative', sharing a Proto-Germanic root with the English word 'saw' (as in an old saying) and 'say'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saga
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