Word
ababa
Phoneticsaba·ba
/ˈɑbəbə/
Definition
n. the capital city of Ethiopia, located in the central part of the country. It is a major center for politics and culture in Africa.
n. the capital and largest city of Ethiopia, serving as the administrative headquarters for the African Union. It functions as a chartered city with the status of both a city and a state.
Examples
“Many international diplomats live in Addis Ababa.”
“The conference in Addis Ababa brought together leaders from across the continent to discuss trade agreements.”
“As a major diplomatic hub, Addis Ababa hosts numerous international organizations, reflecting its historical and contemporary significance in African geopolitics.”
Examples
simple
“Many international diplomats live in Addis Ababa.”
contextual
“The conference in Addis Ababa brought together leaders from across the continent to discuss trade agreements.”
complex
“As a major diplomatic hub, Addis Ababa hosts numerous international organizations, reflecting its historical and contemporary significance in African geopolitics.”
Usage
Usually preceded by 'Addis' to form the full name of the city; rarely used as 'Ababa' in isolation.