Meaning of Amhara | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A member of a Semitic people of Ethiopia.
2. Ellipsis of Amhara people; synonym of Amharas; a Semitic-speaking people of Ethiopia.
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3. Ellipsis of Amhara language; synonym of Amharic; a Semitic language spoken by the Amharas, and a lingua franca used by Ethiopia.
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4. a province of the Ethiopian Empire
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5. A state of Ethiopia; in full, Amhara Region. Seat: Bahir Dar.

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Examples

“Ahmed was also appreciated for his talents as a showman, because he had no equal in letting loose the famous eskista, with the heaving quiver of the torso and shoulders, of which Ethiopians are so fond. Eskista is the dance⟳ of the Amharas, enhancing amorous repartee and expressing collective jubilation.”

“Spokespeople for the Ethiopian government, the army and Amhara's regional administration did not immediately respond⟳ to requests for comment⟳. The government has not publicly commented on allegations its forces have⟳ committed abuses in Amhara.”

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