"Ekiti" meaning in English

See Ekiti in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Yoruba Èkìtì Etymology templates: {{der|en|yo|Èkìtì}} Yoruba Èkìtì Head templates: {{en-prop}} Ekiti
  1. A state of Nigeria in the South West geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Ado Ekiti. Categories (place): Ekiti State, Nigeria, Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria
    Sense id: en-Ekiti-en-name-yXd7RCp4
  2. A historical country in Yorubaland in West Africa. Categories (place): Historical polities
    Sense id: en-Ekiti-en-name-oN01fg5H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 57

Download JSON data for Ekiti meaning in English (1.9kB)

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