Entity: IJEBU
Ijebu refers to a Yoruba subgroup in Nigeria and can also mean someone who is stingy. The term has cultural significance and historical context within the Yoruba community.
IJEBU
Etymology
The term Ijebu is believed to have Bini antecedents and relates to the Ijẹbu, a Yoruba subgroup in present-day Ogun and Lagos States in Nigeria.
Definition
Ijebu refers to a Yoruba subgroup in Nigeria and can also mean someone who is stingy.
Historical Context
The Ijebu people are a Yoruba subgroup with a population estimated at over 3 million. They speak the Ijebu dialect of the Yoruba language and are primarily located in the southwest of Nigeria.
Cultural Significance
The term Ijebu carries cultural significance within the Yoruba community, representing a distinct subgroup with its own language and traditions.
Related Concepts
- Stingy
- Yoruba
- Nigeria
See Also
A term that encompasses a Yoruba subgroup in Nigeria and can also be used to describe someone who is stingy.