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.

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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)

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Addis Ababa Cultural  

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

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Example Sentences

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

Addis Ababa and Juba have denied the accusations and the UAE has denied separate reports that it is funding an RSF training camp in Ethiopia.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Buses are still operating between Addis Ababa and Tigray, though they may be subject to disruptions following the suspension of flights.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Last year, the head of Tigray's interim administration, established by Addis Ababa, was forced to flee Mekele, the regional capital, amid growing divisions within the TPLF.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

It was decided the next day that before Benton left, he would be introduced to Rameel’s family, who had been staying in London but would be returning to Addis Ababa for the summer months.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley