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• noun

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The capital and largest city of Ethiopia, located in the central highlands of the country, and serving as a major diplomatic hub and the headquarters for the African Union.

Example

"Many international diplomats travel to Addis Ababa to attend summits hosted by the African Union."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Amharic 'Addis Ababa', meaning 'new flower'. The city was founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Addis ababa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/addis ababa
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