Entity: AGEGE
Agege is a place where elders gather, derived from the Yoruba language. It also refers to the period of time someone has been alive or something has existed.
Agege
Etymology
Agege means "a place where the elders gather" in the Yoruba language, derived from the words "àgbà" (elder) and "gẹ́gẹ́" (to gather or assemble).
Definition
Agege refers to the time of life at which a particular qualification, power, or capacity arises or rests. It also signifies the period of time someone has been alive or something has existed.
Historical Context
Agege was a corruption of the name of an individual called Aige or Aiyige, who founded and settled in the region.
Cultural Significance
Agege holds cultural significance as a place where elders gather, reflecting the importance of community and tradition in the Yoruba culture.
Related Concepts
In the Yoruba language, Agege is related to the concept of elders gathering and the passage of time.
See Also
A term that encompasses the time of life at which a particular qualification, power, or capacity arises or rests, as well as the period of time someone has been alive or something has existed.