Abuna
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Abuna
From Arabic, equivalent to abū “father” + -nā “our”
Example Sentences
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"Truly speaking, this year, we Ethiopians are not celebrating the festival in full happiness," said Archbishop Abuna Markos, resplendent in a white robe with gold trim and embroidered silver crosses and blue floral designs.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2022
In Addis Ababa two Sundays ago the Abuna, "Father of Peace" to the Coptic Christians of Ethiopia, donned a black cassock, long cape and purple cap.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week the Abuna made ready, if war breaks, to send to the front 50 priests with vestments and a historic portable altar.
From Time Magazine Archive
Haile Selassie approached the Abuna, kissed the prelate's silver cross draped in silk.
From Time Magazine Archive
The mild Abuna listened to the proposal, and accompanied by a large train of monks appeared in the royal camp, whilst the Jesuit and his colleagues advanced into the arena from the opposite side.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis
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