highlife

English

noun
Definitions
  • (music) A genre of music that originated in Ghana in the early 20th century, blending elements of traditional Akan music with Western instruments and ideas.
  • (alternative spelling of) high life

Etymology

Compound from English high + English life.

Origin

English

life

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