Itsekiri

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Etymology

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From ọ- (agent prefix) +‎ (to fight) +‎ ogun (war), literally The ones that fights war. Compare Yoruba jagunjagun

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔ̄.d͡ʒō.ɡũ̄/

Noun

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ọjogun

  1. soldier
  2. warrior