Ethiopian language

Ethiopian language
noun
the dominant and official language of Ethiopia; a Semitic language much influenced by the Cushitic language with which Amhara have been in close contact
Syn: ↑Amharic
Derivationally related forms: ↑Amharic (for: ↑Amharic)
Hypernyms: ↑Semitic

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