Ethiopian

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noun

Ethi·o·pi·an ˌē-thē-ˈō-pē-ən

: a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia

: 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

archaic : a Black person

Ethiopian

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adjective

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

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

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Born in San Jose, Calif. to Ethiopian immigrants, Girma’s development as a player has come in the Golden State. —

Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 The former is a cozy, classy venue that serves up Ethiopian cuisine and jazz music five nights a week. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 TikTok fostered inclusivity, introducing global audiences to dishes like Filipino ube desserts or Ethiopian injera. —

Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 The dish, served inside the Imperial Palace, was accompanied by tej, or Ethiopian honey wine. —

Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Ethiopian