"Soro Soke" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Soro Sokes [plural]
Etymology: First used during the EndSARS protest. Yoruba word meaning speak up. Coined in 2020. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Soro Soke (plural Soro Sokes)
  1. (Nigeria, politics, neologism) A poltical slogan where Nigerians seeking to make their voices heard. Tags: Nigeria, neologism Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-Soro_Soke-en-noun-J8M~s0WT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms, Nigerian English Topics: government, politics

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