# ethiopians

/ˌiθiˈoʊpiənz/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ethiopians
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

people who come from Ethiopia or have Ethiopian citizenship. It can also refer to the group of people who speak languages from the Semitic family.

For teachers: the people of Ethiopia or their descendants; also refers to the various ethnic groups in the Horn of Africa who speak Semitic languages.

## Examples

- Many Ethiopians live in the capital city of Addis Ababa.
- The festival was a celebration of Ethiopian culture, featuring traditional music and food enjoyed by Ethiopians from all over the world.
- Scholars often distinguish between the Cushitic-speaking populations and the Semitic-speaking Ethiopians, though both groups share a rich history of cultural and religious development in the region.

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