"Alaafin" meaning in Yoruba

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Proper name

IPA: /ā.láà.fĩ̄/ Forms: Aláàfin [canonical]
Etymology: From oní- (“one who, owner”) + ààfin (“palace”), literally “Owner of the palace”. Etymology templates: {{affix|yo|oní-|ààfin|lit=Owner of the palace|t1=one who, owner|t2=palace}} oní- (“one who, owner”) + ààfin (“palace”), literally “Owner of the palace” Head templates: {{head|yo|proper noun|head=Aláàfin|head2=}} Aláàfin, {{yo-pos|proper noun|Aláàfin}} Aláàfin, {{yo-prop|Aláàfin}} Aláàfin
  1. The monarch of Oyo, and historically of the Oyo Empire. Categories (topical): Monarchy, Titles Synonyms: Aláọ̀fịn
    Sense id: en-Alaafin-yo-name-NYLEsh7P Categories (other): Yoruba entries with incorrect language header, Yoruba terms prefixed with oni-

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