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ras

Ras (noun) means a title given to an Ethiopian prince, governor, or high-ranking noble. Example: “The old chronicle described how the ras raised an army to defend the northern province.”

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noun

A title given to an Ethiopian prince, governor, or high-ranking noble.

"The old chronicle described how the ras raised an army to defend the northern province."

A headland or cape jutting into the sea, especially in place names of North Africa and the Horn of Africa.

"Sailors used the ras as a landmark before turning south along the coast."

How to use ras

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA specialist word — either an Ethiopian noble title or a coastal headland, both from an Amharic word meaning "head."

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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

rases plural, rases plural, Rases plural

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Etymology

From Amharic ras, literally "head" — the same word used for the body part, extended to mean a headland of land or a "head" of state.

Rhymes for ras

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ras” mean?

The word “ras” means a title given to an Ethiopian prince, governor, or high-ranking noble. In plain terms, a specialist word — either an Ethiopian noble title or a coastal headland, both from an Amharic word meaning "head.".

How do you use “ras” in a sentence?

Here is “ras” used in a sentence: “The old chronicle described how the ras raised an army to defend the northern province.”

What part of speech is “ras”?

“Ras” is a noun.

Is “ras” a common word?

“Ras” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ras” have?

“Ras” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a title given to an Ethiopian prince, governor, or high-ranking noble.