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Ethiopian

ee-thee-OH-pih-uhn

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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."

"A local official, Habtamu Fetena, had earlier told state-run broadcaster, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) that children were among the dead and the death toll was likely to increase." — Nimi Princewill, More than 200 dead in southern Ethiopia landslides (2024)

noun

A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent.

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

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Ethiopians
Comparative: more Ethiopian
Superlative: most Ethiopian

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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.