Akim

noun

ˈä-ˌkim,
ˈä-ˌchim
plural Akim or Akims
1
: an Akan-speaking people of Ghana
2
: a member of the Akim people

Word History

Etymology

Akan

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Akim was in 1812

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“Akim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Akim. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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