wolof

/ˈwoʊlɒf/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
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