abyssinia

[əˈbɪsɪnɪə]

abyssinia Definition

an ancient name for Ethiopia, a country in East Africa.

Using abyssinia: Examples

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    Abyssinia was the name used for Ethiopia until the 20th century.

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    The Abyssinian Empire was one of the oldest empires in Africa.

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Summary: abyssinia in Brief

'Abyssinia' [əˈbɪsɪnɪə] is an ancient name for Ethiopia, a country in East Africa. It was used until the 20th century and is still sometimes used in literature and historical contexts. The Abyssinian Empire was one of the oldest empires in Africa.