Abyssinia

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Type Country

Usage English

Pronounced Pron. TBA [key]

Other Forms Formsnone

Meaning & History

The name of Ethiopia until the early 20th century.

Added 4/21/2017 by anonymous

Type Country & Region

Usage English

Pronounced Pron. /ˌæb.ɪ.ˈsɪn.i.ə/, /ˌæb.ə.ˈsɪn.i.ə/, /ˌæb.ə.ˈsɪn.jə/ [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Latin Abissinus meaning "Abyssinian, Ethiopian", ultimately derived from Arabic الحبشة (al-Habashah) of uncertain meaning. This is the name of a region and former empire in the Horn of Africa, consisting of present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Added 3/18/2024 by anonymous