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Ethiopia
ee-thee-OH-pee-uh
Ethiopia (name) means a country in East Africa, one of the oldest continuously independent nations in the world. Example: “Ethiopia is known for its ancient rock-hewn churches and distinctive coffee culture.”
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A country in East Africa, one of the oldest continuously independent nations in the world.
"The death toll from two landslides in a remote region of southern Ethiopia on Monday has risen to 229, according to local authorities."
— Nimi Princewill, More than 200 dead in southern Ethiopia landslides (2024)
"Ethiopia is known for its ancient rock-hewn churches and distinctive coffee culture."
How to use Ethiopia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country in East Africa.
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Etymology
From Latin Aethiopia, from Ancient Greek Aithiopía. The name displaced the Old English term for the region, which literally meant \"land of the sun worshippers.\"
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What does “Ethiopia” mean?
The word “Ethiopia” means a country in East Africa, one of the oldest continuously independent nations in the world. In plain terms, a country in East Africa.
How do you pronounce “Ethiopia”?
“Ethiopia” is pronounced ee-thee-OH-pee-uh (/ˌi.θiˈoʊ.pi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ethiopia” in a sentence?
Here is “Ethiopia” used in a sentence: “Ethiopia is known for its ancient rock-hewn churches and distinctive coffee culture.”
What part of speech is “Ethiopia”?
“Ethiopia” is a name.
Where does the word “Ethiopia” come from?
The word “Ethiopia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Aethiopia, from Ancient Greek Aithiopía. The name displaced the Old English term for the region, which literally meant \"land of the sun worshippers.\".
Is “Ethiopia” a common word?
“Ethiopia” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Ethiopia and Abyssinia?
Abyssinia is a historical name once widely used for the region and empire that is now Ethiopia, a country in East Africa. "Ethiopia" is the modern and official name, while "Abyssinia" is now mostly used in historical or literary contexts.
Why is Ethiopia historically significant among African nations?
Ethiopia is recognized as one of the oldest continuously independent nations in the world, having avoided prolonged colonization unlike most of the African continent. This long history of self-rule makes it distinct among African nations.
What does it mean that Ethiopia is "continuously independent"?
Being continuously independent means Ethiopia has maintained sovereign self-governance without an extended period of being colonized or ruled by a foreign power, setting it apart from most other African nations that experienced European colonization.
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