ọlọpaa-inu

Yoruba

Etymology

From ọlọ́pàá (“police”) +‎ inú (“inside”), literally “inside law enforcer”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.ꜜk͡pá ī.nṹ/

Noun

ọlọ́pàá-inú

1. conscience; inner witness

   Synonym: ẹ̀rí ọkàn

2. secret police

   Synonym: ọlọ́pàá ọ̀tẹlẹ̀múyẹ́