Adwa

American  

[ad-wuh, ahd-] / ˈæd wə, ˈɑd- /

noun

1. a town in N Ethiopia, in the Tigray region.

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Example Sentences

Artists at the concert included some of Ethiopia's well- known talents, like the Young Addis jazz group, who performed some of their best hits, like "Adwa."

From Reuters

In the town of Adwa, some of the soldiers attacked civilian homes, threatening people and taking their belongings including livestock, farm equipment and jerrycans full of cooking oil and water, according to a religious leader in the town, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.

From New York Times

In Adwa, two residents said Eritrean soldiers rounded up a group of young men from the marketplace in mid-January.

From Washington Post

On Tuesday, residents in the towns of Axum, Adwa and Sheraro said some Eritrean soldiers were still present.

From Washington Post

A resident in the town of Adwa confirmed the withdrawal of Eritrean forces there.

From Seattle Times