ọmọwe

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• ọ̀mìwé, ọ̀mùwé (Èkìtì)

Etymology

From ọ̀- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ mọ̀ (“to know”) +‎ ìwé (“books, education”), literally “One who is well knowledged in formal education”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̀.mɔ̃̀.wé/

Noun

ọ̀mọ̀wé

1. scholar, philosopher

   Synonym: ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n

2. doctor (a person who has attained a doctorate), Ph.D.