Ethiopian

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noun

Ethi·​o·​pi·​an ˌē-thē-ˈō-pē-ən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia

2

: a member of any of the mythical or actual peoples usually described by the ancient Greeks as dark-skinned and living far to the south

3

archaic : a Black person

Ethiopian

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adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the inhabitants or the country of Ethiopia

2

: of, relating to, or being the biogeographic region that includes Africa south of the Sahara, southern Arabia, and sometimes Madagascar and the adjacent islands

Examples of Ethiopian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Grammy Award-winning USA for Africa benefit single raised more than $63 million for Ethiopian famine relief. —Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024

The song raised more than $63 million for Ethiopian famine relief. —Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024

Some Ethiopian children continue to attend the Lutheran afterschool program, and the congregation has joined several others in helping hundreds of newcomers with everything from meals to furniture to winter clothing. —Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024

Massawa This Eritrean and Ethiopian eatery is sure to transport you straight to East Africa with its authentic cuisine and friendly service. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1