noun
alfa
Alfa (noun) means a Muslim religious teacher or cleric in parts of West Africa. Example: “The village alfa led the prayers each Friday.”
noun
1
A Muslim religious teacher or cleric in parts of West Africa.
"The village alfa led the prayers each Friday."
2
An Alfa Romeo car, or the Alfa Romeo brand itself.
"He restored an old Alfa in his garage over the winter."
How to use alfa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a West African religious teacher, or informal shorthand for an Alfa Romeo car.
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Etymology
The religious sense comes from Fula alfaa; the car sense is simply short for the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo.
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What does “alfa” mean?
The word “alfa” means a Muslim religious teacher or cleric in parts of West Africa. In plain terms, either a West African religious teacher, or informal shorthand for an Alfa Romeo car.
How do you use “alfa” in a sentence?
Here is “alfa” used in a sentence: “The village alfa led the prayers each Friday.”
What part of speech is “alfa”?
“Alfa” is a noun.
Where does the word “alfa” come from?
The word “alfa” comes from Italian. The religious sense comes from Fula alfaa; the car sense is simply short for the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo.
How many meanings does “alfa” have?
“Alfa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Muslim religious teacher or cleric in parts of West Africa.
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