wolof
/ˈwoʊlɒf/
noun
- A member of a West African people living mainly in Senegal and Gambia.
- My neighbor is a Wolof who moved here from Senegal last year.
- The Wolof are known for their rich oral traditions and music.
- Many Wolof live in coastal cities and work as fishermen or farmers.
- The language of the Wolof people, widely spoken in Senegal and Gambia.
- Wolof is one of the most common languages spoken in Senegal.
- She is learning Wolof to communicate with her relatives in Dakar.
- He greeted me in Wolof, and I replied in French.
adjective
- Relating to the Wolof people, their culture, or their language.
- Wolof music often features drums and call-and-response singing.
- The Wolof culture has a strong tradition of storytelling.
- She wore a beautiful Wolof dress to the festival.