ọlọrọ

Yoruba

Etymology 1

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ ọ̀rọ̀ (“word”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.ɾɔ̀/

Noun

ọlọ́rọ̀

  1. speaker at an event
    Synonym: sọ̀rọ̀sọ̀rọ̀

Etymology 2

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ ọrọ̀ (“wealth”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.ɾɔ̀/

Noun

ọlọ́rọ̀

  1. wealthy person

Adjective

ọlọ́rọ̀

  1. wealthy
    Ó ti dìlú ọlọ́rọ̀. ― It has become a wealthy country.
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