Nupe
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A person who belongs to Kappa Alpha Psi, a Black college fraternity in the United States
- noun
- /njuːp/
- Jargon
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Nupe
- An example of the nupe-nyongo mask was once part of the Paul and Ruth Tishman Collection (Convers 1998:78, Fig. 26).
- nupe-nyongo mask
Examples
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During the initiation ceremony, many nupes shared their experiences and brotherhood.
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The nupe-nyongo mask and the helmet always appeared together and only during the nocturnal activities of their wearers.
Academic text (2008) -
As a nupe, I take pride in the values and traditions of Kappa Alpha Psi.
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After joining Kappa Alpha Psi, he proudly identified himself as a nupe.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nupe is a proud nickname used by members of the fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi in the United States, a short name that grew inside the group for initiates. A helpful way to remember it is that calling someone a Nupe shows they belong to that specific fraternity.