imọle

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Yoruba[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Of unclear origin, but likely from Hausa mālàmī (“[Islamic] teacher”). A common folk etymology connects the term with the Mali Empire.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

ìmọ̀le

  1. Alternative form of ìmàle (“Muslim”)
    Synonym: Mùsùlùmí

Usage notes[edit]

This term is not used by Yoruba Muslims.

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