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ewe

/joː/

Meanings
  • noun

    A member of an ethnic group living mainly in Ghana and Togo.

    - "The Ewe people are known for their rich cultural heritage."
    - "Ewe is the largest ethnic group in the Volta region of Ghana."

Pronunciation
  1. /juː/



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Antonyms

ram
Synonyms

yoe , yow , yowe
Variants
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ewe , ewes , Ewe , Ewes , eve , eves , ewe-neck , ewe-necked , ewe-necks
Etymology
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The origin of the name 'Ewe' is believed to come from the word 'Eweland', which means 'the land of the Ewe people'.


Trivia
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  1. The Ewe language, also known as 'Ewe-Gbe', is a tonal language with over 2 million speakers.

  2. The Ewe people are also known as the 'Gbe' people, as their language is part of the larger 'Gbe' language family.


Related Concepts
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  1. Volta region: The region in Ghana and Togo where the majority of the Ewe people live.

  2. Anowa: A famous Ewe epic about a woman named Anowa and her tragic love story.


Culture
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The Ewe people have a rich cultural heritage, with a strong focus on family and community. They are known for their intricate traditional arts, including weaving, pottery, and metalworking. Ewe literature includes oral traditions and written works, such as the famous 'Anowa' epic.

How to Memorize "ewe"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the map of the Volta region, where the majority of the Ewe people live.

  2. associate

    - Associate the name 'Ewe' with the image of a traditional Ewe woven basket or mat.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the mnemonic 'E-we are the people of the Volta region'


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