Oromo
noun
a member of a nomadic, pastoral people of Ethiopia and Kenya.
Oromos
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pluralof Oromo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although the Irreecha has its roots in indigenous faith systems, it is now observed by the majority of Oromos, regardless of their religion.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025
Oromos form the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, followed by Amharas.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2023
It also acknowledged the need to train more Afaan Oromo speaking priests and agreed to ordain more ethnic Oromos among high ranking clergy, it said in a statement.
From Reuters ● Feb. 16, 2023
Al-Shabab has trained several thousand fighters for its Ethiopian “command,” mainly ethnic Somalis and Oromos inside Ethiopia, Bryden asserted.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
Those protests were stoked by Oromos who felt that they had been sidelined politically and economically, even though they were Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
