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Definition of oti
oti
/ˈoʊ.ti/
O · ti
oti Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in West Africa that rises in Burkina Faso, flows southward through Togo, and forms part of the international border with Ghana before emptying into Lake Volta.
Example
"The Oti River is a crucial water source for agricultural communities residing along the Togo-Ghana border."
2
An administrative region in eastern Ghana, bordered by the Oti River, known for its diverse ethnic communities and agricultural economy.
Example
"In 2018, the Oti Region was officially carved out of the northern part of the Volta Region in Ghana after a national referendum."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local indigenous languages of West Africa, used historically to identify the river and the surrounding lands.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oti