ọmọwe

Yoruba

Alternative forms

ọ̀mìwé, ọ̀mùwé (Èkìtì)

Etymology

From ọ̀- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ mọ̀ (“to know”) +‎ ìwé (“books, education”), literally “One who is well knowledged in formal education”.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɔ̀.mɔ̃̀.wé/

Noun

ọ̀mọ̀wé

scholar, philosopher
Synonym: ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n
doctor (a person who has attained a doctorate), Ph.D.

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