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Guess the meaning of the following word:
Drokba
In which language are these word found? 

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Below word is from the Tibetan language.
Drokba: They are the nomads and shepherds around the Tibet region. 

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Chapter 8.1: Silk Road - Thinking about language [Page 83]

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