ọlọrọ

Yoruba

Etymology 1

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ ọ̀rọ̀ (“word”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.ɾɔ̀/

Noun

ọlọ́rọ̀

1. speaker at an event

   Synonym: sọ̀rọ̀sọ̀rọ̀

Etymology 2

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ ọrọ̀ (“wealth”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.ɾɔ̀/

Noun

ọlọ́rọ̀

1. wealthy person

Adjective

ọlọ́rọ̀

1. wealthy

   Ó ti dìlú ọlọ́rọ̀. ― It has become a wealthy country.