akan
|a-kan|
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/ˈækən/
Akan people and language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Akan' originates from the Akan people themselves, referring to their ethnic group and language.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Akan' has been used consistently to refer to the ethnic group and their language without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
The meaning has remained consistent, referring to the ethnic group and their language.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a group of people living in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
The Akan people have a rich cultural heritage.
Noun 2
a language spoken by the Akan people.
Twi is a dialect of the Akan language.
Last updated: 2025/06/10 04:51