saga
noun
sa·ga
| \ ˈsä-gə also ˈsa-
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Definition of saga
1
: a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
2
: a modern heroic narrative resembling the Icelandic saga
3
: a long detailed account
a saga of the Old South
also
: a dramatic and often complicated story or series of events
For many people, the process caps an already lengthy immigration saga … — Nora Caplan-Bricker A federal appeals court hears arguments Tuesday in the legal saga of two film producers fighting long prison terms and prosecutions … — Jordan S. Rubin