fon

/fɑn/
noun
  1. A member of a people from Benin, West Africa, known for their rich culture and history.
    • The Fon people have a long tradition of storytelling and art.
    • She learned about the Fon kingdom from a documentary.
    • Many Fon live in the southern part of Benin.
  2. The language spoken by the Fon people.
    • She can understand Fon but speaks it only a little.
    • He is studying Fon to communicate with his relatives.
    • Fon is a tonal language spoken by millions in West Africa.
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