Oromo
[ aw-roh-moh ]
noun,plural O·ro·mos, (especially collectively) O·ro·mo for 1.
a member of a nomadic, pastoral people of Ethiopia and Kenya.
the Cushitic language of the Oromo.
Origin of Oromo
1First recorded in 1865–70; from Oromo; perhaps from ormu “men,” a self-designation
Words Nearby Oromo
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How to use Oromo in a sentence
Considered Oromo, he is the first member of that group ever to serve as prime minister.
Ethiopia Is at a Crossroads. Can the Nation Survive in Its Current Form? | Ian Bremmer | June 25, 2021 | TimeCattle and slaves are also used as units of value from time to time amongst the Oromo.
Folkways | William Graham Sumner
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