ethiopic

/ɛθiˈɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to Ethiopia or its people, language, or culture.

“The ethiopic language is an ancient Afro-Asiatic language.”

2. noun

A member of the people who speak an ethiopic language, especially the ancient inhabitants of the region.

“The ancient ethiopic civilization thrived along the Nile River.”

3. noun

A member of the people who originally lived in the region that is now Ethiopia.

“The ethiopic tribes were known for their skilled craftsmanship.”

Synonyms

  • Abyssinian
  • Ethiopian

Antonyms

  • non-Ethiopian