Alaafin
English
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editNoun
editAlaafin (plural Alaafins)
- A king of the Oyo Empire.
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editEtymology
editFrom oní- (“one who, owner”) + ààfin (“palace”), literally “Owner of the palace”.
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editProper noun
editAláàfin
- The monarch of Oyo, and historically of the Oyo Empire.