Ashanti Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A member of a nation and ethnic group of Akan origin, found mainly in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

"The Ashanti weaver proudly displayed her traditional kente cloth at the cultural festival in Kumasi."

In plain English: An Ashanti is someone who belongs to a powerful ethnic group and kingdom located in Ghana, West Africa.

"The Ashanti people built many beautiful historical sites in Ghana centuries ago."

Example Sentences

"The Ashanti people built many beautiful historical sites in Ghana centuries ago." noun

"Ashanti is often cited in dictionaries but rarely found alone as a standalone object in modern English usage." noun

"The term ashanti was historically used to refer to the people of that region rather than an item or concept." noun

"No common everyday noun meaning exists for ashanti outside of its proper name or historical context." noun

Origin

The word Ashanti comes from the Twi language term àsánté. It was adopted into English to refer to both the people and the historical kingdom of that name.

Rhyming Words

nti anti inti kunti ponti monti conti sinti venti senti centi santi fanti manti nanti chanti isanti shanti avanti nocenti

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