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by Church Missionary Society (Author)
The Dictionary of the Yoruba Language: English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English is a comprehensive reference book that was first published in 1913 by the Church Missionary Society. The book is designed to help readers learn and understand the Yoruba language, which is spoken by millions of people in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa.The dictionary is divided into two parts: English-Yoruba and Yoruba-English. The English-Yoruba section contains over 10,000 entries, each with a clear and concise definition in Yoruba. The Yoruba-English section contains over 12,000 entries, each with an English translation and a pronunciation guide.In addition to the extensive word list, the dictionary also includes a brief introduction to the Yoruba language and its grammar, as well as a pronunciation guide and a list of common abbreviations and symbols used in Yoruba writing.Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to learn or improve their understanding of the Yoruba language, whether for personal or professional reasons. Its clear and concise definitions, comprehensive word list, and helpful supplementary materials make it an essential reference work for students, scholars, and language enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
