Ge'ez

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Definitions

  • n. A Semitic language of Ethiopia that is now used in the liturgy and sacred texts of the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Example Sentences

  • "The following playlist features a selection of Shabbat prayers sang mainly in the ge’ez language – a holy idiom, known only by insiders." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Ge'ez

Etymology

  • ግዕዝ

      • Who Uses This

      • Ethiopian Jews

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      Geez, Geez

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