adj Uncommon

Ethiopian

ee-thee-OH-pih-uhn

Ethiopian (adj) means relating to Ethiopia, its people, or its culture. Example: “We tried an Ethiopian restaurant known for its injera bread.”

adj

Relating to Ethiopia, its people, or its culture.

"We tried an Ethiopian restaurant known for its injera bread."

noun

A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent.

"Several Ethiopians have won Olympic gold medals in long-distance running."

How to use Ethiopian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Ethiopia or its people, or a person from there.

Word forms

more Ethiopian comparative, Ethiopians plural, most Ethiopian superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ethiopian” mean?

The word “Ethiopian” means relating to Ethiopia, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, relating to Ethiopia or its people, or a person from there.

How do you pronounce “Ethiopian”?

“Ethiopian” is pronounced ee-thee-OH-pih-uhn (/ˌi.θiˈoʊ.pi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ethiopian” in a sentence?

Here is “Ethiopian” used in a sentence: “We tried an Ethiopian restaurant known for its injera bread.”

What part of speech is “Ethiopian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Ethiopian” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “Ethiopian” a common word?

“Ethiopian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Ethiopian” have?

“Ethiopian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Ethiopia, its people, or its culture.