Asante

noun

Asan·​te ə-ˈsan-tē How to pronounce Asante (audio) -ˈsän- How to pronounce Asante (audio)
plural Asante
: ashanti

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During a trip to Ghana in 1972, she was crowned with the title in an Asante ceremony. — Dara T. Mathis, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025 The ball wobbled in the air, seemingly unable to slice through the cold wind, and into the arms of Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. — Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 In addition to Rosalía and Stone, Asante Blackk is the only other new Euphoria cast member whose character name has been shared. — Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 Carlton Perrilliat added 11 points and Asante Johnson eight, including two key 3-pointers, for the Pride. — Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Asante

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Asante was in 1721

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“Asante.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asante. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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