Igbo
Igbo (Igbo: Ásụ̀sụ̀ Ìgbò)
Igbo (pronounced /ˈiːɡboʊ/; also Ibo) is a Niger-Congo language spoken primarily in Nigeria. It is one of the largest languages in Africa, with over 24 million speakers.
Etymology
The term "Igbo" is thought to derive from the word "Ụ̀gbọ̀", which means "forest" in the Igbo language. This is likely a reference to the dense forests that originally covered the region where the Igbo people live.
Related Terms
- Nigeria: The country where the Igbo language is primarily spoken.
- Niger-Congo languages: The language family to which Igbo belongs.
- Ụ̀gbọ̀: The Igbo word from which the term "Igbo" is derived.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of "Igbo" in the Igbo language is /ˈiːɡboʊ/. The first syllable is pronounced like the "ee" in "see", the second syllable is pronounced like the "go" in "go", but with a b sound instead of a g.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Igbo
- Wikipedia's article - Igbo
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