edo

uncountable · proper noun

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.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к представителю западноафриканского народа, живущего в тропических лесах южной Нигерии, или к бывшему названию Токио, столицы и крупнейшего города Японии.

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.

   🇷🇺Эдо

   Synonyms: 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.

   🇷🇺Эдо

   Synonyms: tokiotokyoyedo

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