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Ashantee

Ashantee

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An old spelling for a person from the Ashanti area of Ghana
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : asante
  • Artifacts from the Ashantee kingdom are displayed in several European museums.

Examples

  • In old travel books, the term Ashantee often appears when describing West African societies.

  • The British established trade relations with the Ashantee during the nineteenth century.

  • The Ashantee people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Did you know that the Ashantee were once a powerful kingdom?

  • The Ashantee have a rich cultural heritage that includes vibrant festivals and traditional music.

  • In Ghana, many tourists seek to learn about the Ashantee and their historical significance in the region.

  • The artist portrayed an Ashantee elder, capturing the wisdom and traditions of the community.

Surface Forms

Ashantee main

Etymology

Ashantee is an old spelling for a member of the Ashanti people, taken from the local name Asante with sa 'war' and nti 'because'. A helpful way to remember it is that Ashantee once named a person of that people, linking the word to their history and identity.