olóyè
noun
/ō.ló.jè/
Definitions
- Yoruba traditional chief
- someone who is honorable
- officeholder
Etymology
From oní- (“one who has”) + oyè (“a chieftancy title”).
Component words
oní-one who hasoyèa chieftancy title
Used in
olóyè ọjàolóyè-ẹgbẹ́
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “oloye”.
Reference:
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