Agojie

[ uh-goh-jee ]

noun

1. the female military regiment of Dahomey's standing army, originating in the 1700s or earlier and reaching its height in the 1800s, but becoming largely defunct after France's 1894 conquest of the kingdom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Agojie¹

First recorded in 2022; from Fon

Example Sentences

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King” was entirely shut out from the Oscar nominations, a shocking turn for a well-reviewed blockbuster that at one time had many predicting a best actress nod for Davis as the fierce Agojie leader, a best picture nod and one for best director.

From Seattle Times

In “The Woman King,” Viola Davis is the head of the Agojie, an all-female unit of warriors who protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 19th century.

From Seattle Times

In addition to “The Woman King,” with Viola Davis as an Agojie warrior, Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking,” with Claire Foy, Rooney Mara and Jessie Buckley playing women of an isolated, conservative religious community, landed in ninth place.

From Seattle Times

One of several movies jockeying at the back end of the Oscars’ best picture race, this action epic about the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s, could have used an ensemble nod to go along with its lead actress nomination for star Viola Davis.

From Los Angeles Times

Talk about transitioning from playing a sensitive, singing educator to playing a fearless Agojie warrior.

From Los Angeles Times