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
Haile Selassie approached the Abuna, kissed the prelate's silver cross draped in silk.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then the Abuna prayed God in Arabic to "break arms and quench the fire of war," to know that Ethiopia is thankful for the sympathy extended by other peace-loving nations.
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
Abba Salama, the Abuna, who is equally respected by all parties, was in the camp of the vanquished, but the holy man found an honourable asylum.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by William Cornwallis Harris
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