What does Know your root mean?

Remember origin (Know heritage) For example: "Know your root oh! (Remember your heritage!)"

Where does the slang word Know your root come from?

Know your root is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Know your root

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Remember origin (Know heritage)

"Know your root oh! (Remember your heritage!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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