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单词 Alafin
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Definition of Alafin in English:

Alafin

(also Ala'afin, Alaafin, Aláàfin)
noun ˈaləfɪnˈaləbfɪn
  • The political leader (formerly the king) of the Yoruba people of Oyo state in south-western Nigeria.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Church Missionary Intelligencer. From Yoruba Aláàfin owner of the palace from alá-, variant of oni-, prefix forming nouns with the sense ‘possessor’ + ààfin palace, court.

Definition of Alafin in US English:

Alafin

(also Ala'afin, Alaafin, Aláàfin)
noun
  • The political leader (formerly the king) of the Yoruba people of Oyo state in south-western Nigeria.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Church Missionary Intelligencer. From Yoruba Aláàfin owner of the palace from alá-, variant of oni-, prefix forming nouns with the sense ‘possessor’ + ààfin palace, court.

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