yoruba

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Noun yoruba has 2 senses

Yoruba - a member of a West African people living chiefly in southwestern Nigeria
--₁ is a kind of Nigerian
Yoruba, Aku - a Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba people in southwestern Nigeria
--₂ is a kind of Kwa

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Yoruba

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A member of an ethnic group from Nigeria, Benin, and Togo.

Usage: The Yoruba people are known for their rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions.

Example Sentence: I met a Yoruba gentleman at the cultural festival last night.

Sense: A Niger-Congo language primarily spoken by the Yoruba people.

Usage: Yoruba is one of the most extensively spoken languages in Africa.

Example Sentence: Learning to speak Yoruba will greatly enhance your travel experience in Nigeria.