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• Nom propre désignant un membre du peuple ouest-africain vivant dans les forêts tropicales du sud du Nigeria, ainsi que l'ancien nom de Tokyo, capitale et plus grande ville du Japon.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Ethnic group in NigeriaB2formal

   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.

   Ethnie edo

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenin

2. Historical name for TokyoB2formal

   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 (ancien nom de Tokyo)

   • 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.

   Synonymestokiotokyoyedo