Amharic

American

[am-har-ik, ahm-hahr-] / æmˈhær ɪk, ɑmˈhɑr- /

noun

the Semitic language that is the official language of Ethiopia.

adjective

of or relating to this language or its speakers.

Amharic British

/ æmˈhærɪk /

noun

the official language of Ethiopia, belonging to the SE Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family

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adjective

denoting or relating to this language

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Etymology

Origin of Amharic

First recorded in 1590–1600; Amhar(a) + -ic

Example Sentences

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BBC Amharic has contacted the Ethiopian foreign ministry to confirm the authenticity of the letter, but it has not yet responded.

From BBC

It has created a huge reservoir, called Lake Nigat, which means dawn in the Amharic language.

From BBC

Sputnik already broadcasts across parts of Africa in English and French languages, and has expanded to include Amharic, one of the official languages of Ethiopia.

From BBC

Girma, who speaks both English and Amharic, is proud to wear the famous Stars and Stripes shirt, while still remembering her heritage.

From BBC

Sources close to the 74-year-old told BBC Amharic she had not been happy for some time and was eagerly awaiting the end of her term, due later this month.

From BBC

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