Acholi
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An area in northern Uganda where people of a specific ethnic group live
- proper noun
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región de Acholi
- Many traditional ceremonies in Uganda are performed by the Acholi people.
Examples
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When Museveni came to power in 1986, a number of the Acholi military turned in their weapons while others either went north or to their Acholi kin across the border in southern Sudan.
Academic text (2001) -
To establish a paradise by purging the Acholi people of their evil ways in order for them to be made worthy of "God's command to Joseph Kony for a better world."
Academic text (2001) -
The Acholi region is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes.
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The Acholi live in communities that have preserved their cultural practices for generations.
Surface Forms
Acholi main
Etymology
Acholi comes from the name of the people who live in that area of northern Uganda and South Sudan. So Acholi is also the name for the region where those people live.