akan

noun

Meaning

A member of a major ethnic group primarily inhabiting the southern part of Ghana and parts of the Ivory Coast, or the group of Kwa languages spoken by them.

Examples

The Akan culture is famous for its complex system of gold weights used in trade.
Many Akan speakers in the diaspora maintain their linguistic traditions through community gatherings.

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akan

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈkɑːn/

Definition

A member of a major ethnic group primarily inhabiting the southern part of Ghana and parts of the Ivory Coast, or the group of Kwa languages spoken by them.

Examples

The Akan culture is famous for its complex system of gold weights used in trade.
Many Akan speakers in the diaspora maintain their linguistic traditions through community gatherings.

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