Where does “Ethiopian” come from?
Ethiopian derives from English Ethiopia, from Ancient Greek Αἰθιοπία, which combines Ancient Greek elements meaning "burnt" and "face," referring to the darkened appearance of people from that region.
Ethiopian (English): A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent; A...
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- A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent; A...
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