Yoruba

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Etymology

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From a- (agent prefix) +‎ kúṣẹ̀ẹ́ (to be destitute), ultimately from (to greet, to salute) +‎ ìṣẹ́ (poverty)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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akúṣẹ̀ẹ́

  1. poor person
    Synonyms: tálákà, òtòṣì