Alaafin

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English

Etymology

From Yoruba Aláàfin.

Noun

Alaafin (plural Alaafins)

  1. A king of the Oyo Empire.

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Yoruba

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Etymology

From oní- (“one who, owner”) +‎ ààfin (“palace”), literally “Owner of the palace”.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Aláàfin

  1. The monarch of Oyo, and historically of the Oyo Empire.

Descendants

  • → Portuguese: alafim
  • → English: Alaafin
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