ọ̀mọ̀wé
noun
/ɔ̀.mɔ̃̀.wé/
ọ̀mìwé (alternative), ọ̀mùwé (alternative)
Definitions
- scholar, philosopher
- doctor (a person who has attained a doctorate), Ph.D.
Etymology
From ọ̀- (“nominalizing prefix”) + mọ̀ (“to know”) + ìwé (“books, education”), literally “One who is well knowledged in formal education”.
Component words
Derived from
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ọmọwe”.
Reference:
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