ọlọpaa-inu

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Yoruba[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ọlọ́pàá (“police”) +‎ inú (“inside”), literally “inside law enforcer”.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.ꜜk͡pá ī.nṹ/

Noun[edit]

ọlọ́pàá-inú

conscience; inner witness
Synonym: ẹ̀rí ọkàn
secret police
Synonym: ọlọ́pàá ọ̀tẹlẹ̀múyẹ́

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