noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA specialist word — either an Ethiopian noble title or a coastal headland, both from an Amharic word meaning "head."
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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.
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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.
