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Definition of kumasi

kumasi

/kuːˈmɑːsi/
Ku · ma · si
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kumasi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major commercial, industrial, and cultural city located in the rainforest region of southern Ghana, renowned as the historical and spiritual capital of the Ashanti Empire.

Example

"We traveled to Kumasi to visit the Manhyia Palace and experience the rich heritage of the Ashanti people."

• Rhymes for kumasi

• Nearby Words

kugel
kuhli loach
kukri snake
kumasi
kumquat
kunchikal
kundong

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from the Twi (Akan) word 'Kumase', meaning 'under the kum tree' (from 'kum' for the tree and 'ase' meaning under). According to historical tradition, the priest Okomfo Anokye planted two kum trees to determine the capital; the city grew around the tree that thrived.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kumasi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kumasi
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