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Akim

noun
\ˈä-ˌkim, ˈä-ˌchim\
plural Akim or Akims

Definition of Akim 

1 : an Akan-speaking people of Ghana

2 : a member of the Akim people

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First Known Use of Akim

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for Akim

Akan

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