Yoruba

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Etymology

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From ìjọba (government) +‎ amúnisìn (colonialism).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ì.d͡ʒɔ̄.bā ā.mṹ.nĩ̄.sĩ̀/

Noun

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ìjọba amúnisìn

  1. colonial administration, specifically referring to the British Empire's administration of Colonial Nigeria
  2. A repressive or authoritarian government