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Abyssinia

Verb / æˈbsɪˌni:ʌ / Another word for abyssinia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Abyssinia is an old name for Ethiopia, a country in East Africa.

Synonyms & similar words

federaldemocraticrepublicofethiopia ethiopia yaltopya abyssinia Ethiopia Abyssinie Habesha Punt Sheba Tigrai Tigre Zagwe

Example sentences

  1. Abyssinia is a beautiful country with a rich history.
  2. The coffee in Abyssinia is some of the best in the world.
  3. Abyssinia used to be called the Abyssinian Empire.
  4. The people of Abyssinia are known for their hospitality.
  5. I hope to visit Abyssinia one day.

Quotes

  • I was struck by the fact that Ethiopia, a country of more than 80 million people, still had no ambulance service to speak of. I was even more struck by the fact that the emperor of Ethiopia, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, was himself a pilot. - Richard Preston
  • All the African peoples who have come here have been brought by violence to the lowest depths of humiliation and contempt. Abyssinia alone has not been broken, she has not been destroyed, her spirit has not been crushed. - Haile Selassie
  • Ethiopia stretches her hands unto God, as it has always been, and God extends His hands, as He has always done, unto Ethiopia. - Haile Selassie

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