edo

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a member of a West African people living in the tropical forest region of southern Nigeria, or the former name of Tokyo, the capital and largest city of Japan.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname für einen Angehörigen eines westafrikanischen Volkes in den Regenwäldern Südnigeria oder für den früheren Namen Tokios, der Hauptstadt und größten Stadt Japans.

1. Ethnic group in Nigeria B2 formal

   A member of a West African ethnic group primarily located in the tropical forest region of southern Nigeria, known for their rich cultural heritage and historical kingdom.

   • The Edo people have a long history of bronze casting and art.
   • Many Edo people live in and around Benin City in Nigeria.
   • The traditional ruler of the Edo people is the Oba of Benin.

   🇩🇪Edo

   Synonyme: benin

2. Historical name for Tokyo B2 formal

   The former name of Tokyo, which served as the capital and largest city of Japan during the Tokugawa shogunate and remains a major economic and cultural center.

   • Edo was the political heart of Japan during the shogunate period.
   • The city of Edo was renamed Tokyo in 1868.
   • Edo Castle is now part of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

   🇩🇪Edo

   Synonyme: tokiotokyoyedo

• edos plural form
• edos' possessive plural form
• edo's possessive singular form