abyssinia

[US]/ˌæbi'siniə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Abyssinia

Example Sentences

Abyssinia is a former name for Ethiopia.

She traveled to Abyssinia to learn about its culture.

The Abyssinian cat breed is known for its playful nature.

Many people enjoy the unique taste of Abyssinian coffee.

The Abyssinian crisis was a diplomatic incident in the 1930s.

Abyssinia is located in the Horn of Africa.

The Abyssinian people have a rich history and heritage.

The Abyssinian highlands are known for their stunning landscapes.

Visitors to Abyssinia often marvel at the ancient architecture.

Abyssinia has a diverse range of wildlife and ecosystems.

Real-world Examples

As one early BBC boss put it: " I didn't really care what was happening in Abyssinia."

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Japan ran amok in Manchuria,   and Italy invaded Abyssinia.

Source: Charming history

In October 1935 Benito Mussolini, the Fascist leader of Italy, ordered the Italian invasion of Abyssinia, modern-day Ethiopia.

Source: Character Profile

Now, if I showed off before these Queens of Persia and Egypt and Abyssinia and China, merely because they worry me, I might be made even more ashamed than I have been'.

Source: The story of how it came to be.

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