Colonial Legacy

noun a name used to refer to a place or people by foreigners or outsiders, often differing from the name used by the inhabitants themselves

• An exonym is a name used by one group of people for another group's geographical location.
• People often use exonyms without realizing they are different from the actual local names.
• I always get confused when locals use exonyms instead of the official names of places.
• Using exonyms can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications between different cultures.

noun Acoli is a noun referring to an ethnic group in northern Uganda and South Sudan.

• The Acoli people are an ethnic group in Uganda and South Sudan.
• My friend is learning the Acoli language to connect with his roots.
• I heard that Acoli cuisine is really tasty.
• The Acoli culture is like a treasure trove of traditions and stories.

noun the quality or state of being African; the essence or characteristic traits associated with Africa or African culture

• The author's novel beautifully captures the essence of Africanness through vivid descriptions of the landscape and cultural traditions.
• I love watching documentaries that explore the rich tapestry of Africanness.
• That new Afrobeat song really embodies the spirit of Africanness.
• Her dance performance was a celebration of Africanness, with movements that echoed the rhythms of the continent.