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Dahomeyan

Dahomeyan

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Relating to Dahomey, a former kingdom in West Africa, and its people and culture
  • adjective
: dahomeyano
  • Many Dahomeyan customs influenced the culture of present-day Benin.

Examples

  • The exhibition featured traditional Dahomeyan textiles and royal regalia.

  • Historians study Dahomeyan society to understand West African kingdoms of the past.

  • The Dahomeyan culture is rich in traditions and rituals.

  • Many Dahomeyan artists are gaining international recognition.

  • The exhibition featured traditional Dahomeyan textiles and royal regalia.

  • Many Dahomeyan customs influenced the culture of present-day Benin.

  • Historians study Dahomeyan society to understand West African kingdoms of the past.

Surface Forms

Dahomeyan positive

Morphology

Dahomeyan = Dahomey (transparent) = Dahomey + an

Formed from the place-name 'Dahomey' with the productive demonym/adjectival suffix '-an', a pattern learners commonly recognize.

Etymology

Dahomeyan comes from the name Dahomey, a former kingdom and French colony in West Africa in the area now called Benin, so Dahomeyan describes people, culture, or things that come from or relate to that place.