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ABSTRACT
This project explores the semantic intricacies and cultural significance of irreversible binominals in the Yoruba language, a prominent Nigerian language with rich linguistic and cultural heritage. Irreversible binomials, fixed word pairs, play a crucial role in Yoruba communication, reflecting the worldview, beliefs, and cultural expressions of its speakers. The study aims to conduct a thorough semantic analysis of irreversible binomials, examining their arrangements, semantic relationships, and cultural nuances. Drawing upon the framework of frame semantics, the research investigates how irreversible binominals contribute to the language's expressive power and cultural identity. Through a comprehensive examination of linguistic data from literature, everyday conversations, and cultural texts, the study elucidates the semantic roles and functions of irreversible binominals in Yoruba discourse. By shedding light on the semantic intricacies of irreversible binomials, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of Yoruba linguistic and cultural expressions, enriching scholarly discourse in the field of African languages and linguistics. Research should be done on areas like coordination in Yoruba language, reversible binominals in Yoruba and others.
