Amharic
//æmˈhæɹɪk// name
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 the dominant and official language of Ethiopia; a Semitic language much influenced by the Cushitic language with which Amhara have been in close contact wordnet
Adjective
- 1 related to or characteristic of or written in Amharic wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia.
"Fifi smiles and nods, then says “yes” in Amharic with that typical Ethiopian inflection that makes it sound less like a word and more like a sharp intake of air."
Example
More examples"Ethiopia is called "Ityop'ia" in Amharic."
Etymology
From Amhara + -ic.
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