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Ashanti

Ashanti

6.8
Relating to the people, language, or culture of a group in central Ghana
  • adjective
translation icon : asante
  • Many Ashanti customs are still practiced in parts of central Ghana today.

Examples

  • She wore a traditional Ashanti dress to celebrate her heritage at the festival.

  • The museum features an impressive collection of Ashanti gold jewelry and ceremonial objects.

  • The Ashanti people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • She is studying the Ashanti language at university.

  • The museum features an impressive collection of Ashanti gold jewelry and ceremonial objects.

  • She wore a traditional Ashanti dress to celebrate her heritage at the festival.

  • Many Ashanti customs are still practiced in parts of central Ghana today.

Synonyms

asante
vsAshanti
9.9

Relating to the Asante people of Ghana, their culture or history

is the more common modern spelling for the same people and culture

Compounds

Ashanti pepper
  • UK
9.5

A spice from a West African plant's dried fruit that has a fresh peppery taste

Surface Forms

Ashanti positive

Etymology

Ashanti comes from the name the people use for themselves, Asante, in the Akan language of Ghana. One common idea is that Asante is linked to words meaning 'victory' or 'because of war', so Ashanti describes things from that people and their culture.