Dada
MEANING
ORIGIN
French
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the French word 'dada', colloquially used to refer to a child's hobby horse or toy horse.
CULTURAL NOTES
The term 'Dada' is also associated with the avant-garde art movement of the early 20th century.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The Dada art movement, characterized by its anti-establishment ethos, emerged during World War I.
MEANING
ORIGIN
Yoruba
ETYMOLOGY
In Yoruba culture, 'Dada' can refer to someone with naturally matted hair or a person of high standing.
CULTURAL NOTES
In Yoruba tradition, those with natural dreadlocks are often considered special or blessed.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The term has deep cultural significance within the Yoruba-speaking regions of West Africa.
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