Addis Ababa

American  

[ahd-dis ah-buh-bah, ad-is ab-uh-buh] / ˈɑd dɪs ˈɑ bəˌbɑ, ˈæd ɪs ˈæb ə bə /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Ethiopia, in the central part.

---

Addis Ababa British  

/ ˈædɪs ˈæbəbə /

noun

1. the capital of Ethiopia, on a central plateau 2400 m (8000 ft) above sea level: founded in 1887; became capital in 1896. Pop: 2 899 000 (2005 est)

---

Addis Ababa Cultural  

1. Capital of Ethiopia and largest city in the country, located in the central region.

---

Example Sentences

He first examined Crocodylus lucivenator specimens during a visit to a museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2016.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

"This is everyone's problem," Congolese Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba told a news conference in Addis Ababa alongside Kaseya.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The build-up to the song's release had already drawn controversy after a preview event for journalists in the capital Addis Ababa failed to go ahead, for reasons which are unclear.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Last year, the U.S. announced plans to finance a $10 billion airport outside of the capital, Addis Ababa, as part of Washington’s efforts to extend its strategic and commercial interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The flight to Addis Ababa would originate in Dar es Salaam.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela