ETHIOPIC Meaning and
Definition
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Ethiopic refers to the ancient language of Ethiopia, as well as the writing system associated with it. It is an ancient Semitic language that belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family, specifically within the South Semitic branch. The term "Ethiopic" is used to describe both the language itself and the script in which it is written.
The Ethiopic language, also known as Ge'ez, was historically used in religious and administrative contexts in Ethiopia, particularly within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. It is considered a sacred language by many Ethiopians, and religious texts such as the Bible and various religious manuscripts are written in Ethiopic script.
The Ethiopic script, often referred to as the Ge'ez script, is a unique writing system that has its own set of characters, distinct from the Latin, Arabic, and other commonly used scripts. It is written from left to right and has a unique numeric system. The script is composed of 26 basic consonants, each representing a different sound, and additional diacritic marks are used to indicate vowels.
The Ethiopic language and script have a rich historical and cultural significance in Ethiopia, playing a vital role in the preservation and communication of religious and traditional knowledge. Although its usage has declined over time, especially in favor of Amharic, Ethiopic remains an important part of Ethiopian heritage and is still used in religious ceremonies and in the study of ancient Ethiopian culture.
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Pert. to Ethiopia or its language; applied to the negro race as inhabiting Africa.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for ETHIOPIC
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Etymology of ETHIOPIC
The word "Ethiopic" has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek words "Aithiopikos" (Aithiops), which means "Ethiopian". The term was originally used by the ancient Greeks to refer to the people and culture of ancient Ethiopia. Over time, it came to be associated specifically with the Ge'ez language, which was the classical language of Ethiopia and the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Thus, the term "Ethiopic" came to be used to describe the language and script of Ge'ez as well as the Ethiopian culture and religious traditions.
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