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Meaning of Nana Burukuu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
nã̀.nã́ bù.ɾù.kú

Definitions

A supreme female (sometimes regarded as androgynous) primordial divinity in the Yoruba religion and other African religions; her worship is believed to be predate that of the Odùduwà era of Ifẹ̀. Among the Yoruba, she was mainly worshipped by the Idàáṣà Yoruba subethnic group; where she was the national deity.

CEFR level

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