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
But the Abuna continually vexes the King of Kings and the proud Ethiopian court: he offends the country's growing nationalism.
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
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
But a more imposing rite attends the oath of celibacy before the Abuna.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis
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