Yoruba

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Etymology

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From a- (agent prefix) +‎ mọ̀ (to know) +‎ òfin (law), literally One who knows the law

Pronunciation

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Noun

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amòfin

  1. lawyer, barrister
    Synonyms: lọ́yà, alágbàsọ, agbẹjọ́rò, gbẹjọ́rò-gbẹjọ́rò, alágbàrò, alágbàwí