toubab
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
The most likely earliest derivation is from the Wolof word for Europe, "Tougal". In the same way that Wolof means the people of Jollof, Toubab means the people of Tougal.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
toubab (plural toubabs)
- (West Africa, Central Africa) A white person.
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Uncertain, possibly from Wolof tuubab, a corruption of toubib (“medic”). More at toubab.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
toubab m (plural toubabs)
- (West Africa) white person
- Synonym: babtou
- Hypernyms: blanc, homme blanc
Derived terms[edit]
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