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Ewe

Ewe

9.9
A person from a West African group living mainly in Ghana, Togo and Benin
  • noun
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  • She is an Ewe from southeastern Ghana with strong ties to her community.

Examples

  • The Ewe people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • The Ewe are known for their rich musical and weaving traditions.

  • Many Ewe have preserved their traditional customs and festivals.

  • Many Ewes live in southern Ghana and Togo.

  • The Ewe people have a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated every year.

  • Many Ewe musicians showcase their traditional songs at local festivals in Ghana.

  • The festival highlighted the unique customs of the Ewe community in Togo.

Idioms

Hippo birdie two ewe
  • Informal
9.9

A funny way to say Happy birthday using animal names

Compounds

Ewe language
9.9

A language spoken by the Ewe people in Ghana, Togo and Benin

Surface Forms

Ewe singular
Ewes plural

Etymology

Ewe comes from the name the people use for themselves, Ewe, in southern Ghana, Togo and Benin, and so an Ewe is a member of that West African people.