oromo

/oʊˈroʊmoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an ethnic group native to the Horn of Africa, particularly Ethiopia and Kenya.

“The Oromo people have a rich cultural heritage and a strong tradition of oral storytelling.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Oromo people or their language.

“The Oromo language is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.”

Synonyms

  • Cushitic
  • Ethiopian

Antonyms

  • non-African