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Ashantee

Ashantee

9.7
A group of people from central Ghana known for their rich culture
  • noun
translation icon : asante
  • The Ashantee have a long tradition of gold craftsmanship and vibrant festivals.

Examples

  • Many members of the Ashantee community still speak the Twi language today.

  • During the ceremony, the Ashantee danced and sang together, celebrating their shared traditions.

  • The Ashantee have a vibrant cultural heritage.

  • Many Ashantees celebrate their festivals with music and dance.

  • The Ashantee have a long tradition of gold craftsmanship and vibrant festivals.

  • Many members of the Ashantee community still speak the Twi language today.

  • During the ceremony, the Ashantee danced and sang together, celebrating their shared traditions.

Synonyms

Ashanti
vsAshantee
7.0

A large group of people in central Ghana known for kente cloth and gold jewelry

is the same group but this form is a variant spelling

Surface Forms

Ashantee singular
Ashantees plural

Etymology

Ashantee was an English way to name the Ashanti people, coming from the local name Asante, which has the parts sa 'war' and nti 'because'. That origin helps you remember that Ashantee means the group of people from central Ghana with a strong shared history.