Alaafin

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English

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Etymology

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From Yoruba Aláàfin.

Noun

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Alaafin (plural Alaafins)

  1. A king of the Oyo Empire.

Translations

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Further reading

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Anagrams

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Yoruba

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Aláàfin

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

Descendants

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  • → Portuguese: alafim
  • → English: Alaafin
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