What is another word for yoruba?

Pronunciation: [jɔːɹˈuːbə] (IPA)

Yoruba is a word that refers to an ethnic group which predominantly resides in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. However, there are various synonyms for Yoruba which can be used interchangeably in order to describe this group. Some of the synonyms include 'yorùbá', 'yorouba', 'yorubaland', and 'yoruba people'. Additionally, the Yoruba language, which is spoken by this ethnic group, can also be referred to as 'yoruba tongue'. These synonyms can be useful to avoid repetition in writing and to provide variety in descriptions of the Yoruba culture and people.

What are the hypernyms for Yoruba?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    African ethnic group, Beninese ethnic group, Nigerian ethnic group, Togolese ethnic group, West African ethnic group.

What are the hyponyms for Yoruba?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for yoruba (as nouns)

Usage examples for Yoruba

Among the yoruba, for instance, Frobenius shows that religion and city-state go hand in hand.
"The Negro"
W.E.B. Du Bois
The system of educating children among such tribes as the yoruba is worthy of emulation by many more civilized peoples.
"The Negro"
W.E.B. Du Bois
Ancient yoruba had the cruelty of a semi-civilized land, but it was not dominant or tyrannical.
"The Negro"
W.E.B. Du Bois

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