noun
Other Word Forms
- Abyssinian adjective
- anti-Abyssinian adjective
- pro-Abyssinian adjective
Example Sentences
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An important exception was the Kingdom of Abyssinia, the Christian successor state of Aksum and Zagwe.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Circus Abyssinia: Tulu, a new production from the Ethiopian troupe of aerialists and jugglers, has a noon matinee at the New Victory Theater.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022
Italy tried to invade Ethiopia, or Abyssinia as it was also known, in 1895, when European powers were carving up the African continent between themselves - but it went on to suffer a humiliating defeat.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2021
When you shop locally, you get to experience Renton’s warmth and positive energy from business owners like Miny Tafesse of Abyssinia Hair & Beauty Clinic downtown.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2020
I am happy to say, however, that the army in Abyssinia has altogether overcome any feeling of squeamishness.
From March to Magdala by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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