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Definition of sega

sega

/ˈseɪ.ɡə/
se · ga
Plural:segas
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• noun

1

A traditional genre of lively folk music and rhythmic dance originating among the descendants of enslaved people in Mauritius, Réunion, and Seychelles, characterized by percussion instruments and swaying hip movements.

Example

"During the festival on the beach, local musicians played traditional sega on goatskin drums while the crowd danced around the bonfire."

• Rhymes for sega

• Nearby Words

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seethe
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mauritian Creole séga, which likely derives from Swahili or a Bantu language of southeastern Africa, brought to the Mascarene Islands by enslaved people during the 18th century.

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