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Meaning of Ọbalufọn | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɔ̄.bà.lù.fɔ̃̀

Definitions

  1. A traditional chieftaincy title in the Àwòrò class of chiefs during the time of Odùduwà in the ancient Ufẹ̀ kingdom
    historical
  2. A title associated with two legendary figures in Yoruba history, Obalufon Alayemore and Ọbàlùfọ̀n Ògbógbódirin, whom are regarded as being Ọọ̀ni of Ife. They are believed to be descendants of Odùduwà and the founders of the monarchies of many Èkìtì towns. Their reigns are believed to be the beginning of the age of bronze art in Ife.
    historical
  3. An orisha and deity associated with Obalufon Alayemore, associated with weaving, art, and bronze, brass casting.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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