jɔ̀nya

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Bambara

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Etymology

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From jɔ̀n (slave) +‎ -ya (abstract noun). Cognate with Eastern Maninkakan jɔ̀nya (slavery).

Noun

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jɔ̀nya

  1. slavery
    Synonyms: gàdaya, jɔ̀nfeere

Eastern Maninkakan

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Noun

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jɔ̀nya

  1. slavery
    Synonym: bólomɔɔya