Definition

Noun: - The capital city of Ethiopia and the nation's largest urban center; situated in the central part of the country.

Usage

• As a Proper Noun (Place Name): Used to refer specifically to the capital city of Ethiopia.
  • The African Union has its headquarters in Addis Ababa.
  • She took a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

Advanced Usage

• Metonymic Use: The name can be used to refer to the Ethiopian government or its administrative functions.
  • The new policy was announced from Addis Ababa.
• In Geopolitical Contexts: Often cited in discussions of international diplomacy, particularly concerning African affairs.
  • The peace talks were hosted in Addis Ababa.

Variants and Related Words

• Addis (n): A common informal abbreviation for Addis Ababa.
  • Our connecting flight lands in Addis.

Synonyms

• Capital of Ethiopia: The primary synonym describing its political status.
• Sheger (n): An affectionate, traditional name for the city, though less common in international English contexts.

Noun

1. the capital of Ethiopia and the country's largest city; located in central Ethiopia