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Yoruba

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Etymology

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From ọ̀- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ mọ̀ (to know) +‎ ìwé (books, education), literally One who is well knowledged in formal education.

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Noun

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ọ̀mọ̀wé

  1. scholar, philosopher
    Synonym: ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n
  2. doctor (a person who has attained a doctorate), Ph.D.