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Akwapim

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Akwa·​pim | \ ˈä-kwə-ˌpim \
plural Akwapim or Akwapims

Definition of Akwapim

1 : an Akan-speaking people of Ghana
2 : a member of the Akwapim people

First Known Use of Akwapim

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for Akwapim

Akwapim a1kua1pem3

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“Akwapim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Akwapim. Accessed 29 Sep. 2022.

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