英语词汇dahomey的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	dahomey
词源	Dahomey 18c.-19c. West African kingdom, a native name of unknown etymology. Made a French protectorate in 1894, it gained full independence in 1960, and in 1975 changed its name to Benin. Related: Dahoman, Dahomean. Entries linking to dahomey Benin former West African kingdom, from the Bini people, whose name is perhaps related to Arabic bani "sons." Though the people now is associated with Nigeria, the name was taken 1974 by the former nation of Dahomey. updated on June 25, 2018
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