Baṣọ̀run
name
/bā.ʃɔ̀.ɾũ̄/
Ọṣọ̀run (alternative), Iba Ọṣọ̀run (alternative), Eéṣọ̀run (alternative)
Definitions
- the highest-ranking traditional chief of the historical Oyo Empire, head of the Ọ̀yọ́mẹ̀sì, and a close advisor to the king. Equivalent to Prime Minister.
Etymology
From ọba (“king, father”) + a- (“agent prefix”) + ṣe (“to do”) + Ọ̀run (“Ọ̀run "heaven" festival”), literally “The king/father who does the Ọ̀run (sky, heaven) festival”
Component words
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Baṣọrun”.
Reference:
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