Ethi·o·pi·an
ˌē-thē-ˈō-pē-ən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia
2
: a member of any of the mythical or actual peoples usually described by the ancient Greeks as dark-skinned and living far to the south
3
archaic
: a Black person
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the inhabitants or the country of Ethiopia
2
: of, relating to, or being the biogeographic region that includes Africa south of the Sahara, southern Arabia, and sometimes Madagascar and the adjacent islands
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Michael J. West, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
His oldest brother, Hailu, gave her a $10 Ethiopian birr, with which Ibssa was able to start his journey toward education.
—Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024
And in that, Ethiopia could be hurt by donor fatigue at yet another Ethiopian…
Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia: Monarchy, Revolution, and the Legacy of Meles Zenawi
Ethiopia’s 100 million people make the country Africa’s second most populous, after Nigeria.
—Joshua Meservey, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
Among the evidence laid out in the report is a speech by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's social affairs advisor, Daniel Kibret, which was found to openly advocate genocide against Tigrayans.
—Emma Ogao, ABC News, 5 June 2024
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Adjective
Somehow, though, the D.C. area — which hosts the world’s largest Ethiopian community outside of Africa — has been a rare stop on his itinerary.
—Michael J. West, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
His oldest brother, Hailu, gave her a $10 Ethiopian birr, with which Ibssa was able to start his journey toward education.
—Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024
And in that, Ethiopia could be hurt by donor fatigue at yet another Ethiopian…
Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia: Monarchy, Revolution, and the Legacy of Meles Zenawi
Ethiopia’s 100 million people make the country Africa’s second most populous, after Nigeria.
—Joshua Meservey, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
Among the evidence laid out in the report is a speech by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's social affairs advisor, Daniel Kibret, which was found to openly advocate genocide against Tigrayans.
—Emma Ogao, ABC News, 5 June 2024
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“Ethiopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ethiopian. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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