Abyssinia
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- proper noun
- Literature
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Abisinia
- In ancient times, travelers often spoke of Abyssinia as a land of rich culture.
- invasion of Abyssinia
Perhaps in Abyssinia, as the land became desiccated, the sun was correctly seen as the source of all life and in excess the unstoppable taker of life.
- Perhaps in Abyssinia, as the land became desiccated, the sun was correctly seen as the source of all life and in excess the unstoppable taker of life.
Examples
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Perhaps in Abyssinia, as the land became desiccated, the sun was correctly seen as the source of all life and in excess the unstoppable taker of life.
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Italy invaded and annexed Abyssinia in 1935-36.
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They could be in Abyssinia by now.
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The source of the Nile is in Abyssinia.
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Muhammad said to us: "Go to Abyssinia, where the king does not treat anyone wrongfully"
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Long ago, the country now known as Ethiopia was referred to as Abyssinia.
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The historical trade routes connected the region of Abyssinia to many neighboring countries.
Synonyms
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A country in northeastern Africa known for its ancient sites and coffee
The official name of Ethiopia, a country in northeast Africa
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Abyssinia comes from an old local name for the people of that region, Habesha, which European travellers heard as 'Abyssinia'. So, Abyssinia was the older name for the country now called Ethiopia, which is why you see it in older books.