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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Addis Ababa

Meanwhile, the federal government began producing drones a year ago -- a weapon that observers say enabled it to halt the TDF's advance on Addis Ababa in 2021.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

The BBC has contacted Ethiopian officials in Saudi Arabia and the government in Addis Ababa for comment but has not received a response.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 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

Sincerely, Benton Ezekiel Sage Benton was able to mail his letter in Addis Ababa, the capital, and listed Rameel’s church as the return address.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley