abyssinian
n. C2 Proficiency US //æbˈsɪˌniən// abyssini·an
n. a person from Ethiopia or Eritrea. This word is very old and not used much today.
n. a person originating from Ethiopia or Eritrea. Archaic in modern usage; historically used in European contexts to refer to the inhabitants of the Horn of Africa.
The Abyssinian was a skilled warrior in ancient times.
Historical accounts often describe the Abyssinian as a proud and resilient people with a rich cultural heritage.
The term Abyssinian, while once common in colonial literature, is now largely replaced by the more specific and respectful designations of Ethiopian or Eritrean.
From Abyssinia + -n.