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Definition of Amhara
1. Noun. A member of the Semitic speaking people of northern Ethiopia.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Amhara
Literary usage of Amhara
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Evil Days: Thirty Years of War and Famine in Ethiopia by Human Rights Watch (Organization), Alexander De Waal (1991)
"In the context of southern Ethiopia, the term "amhara" needs to be ... While the
amhara who came to the south as conquerors originated from all parts of the ..."
2. Life in Abyssinia: Being Notes Collected During Three Years' Residence and by Mansfield Parkyns (1868)
"... The Happy Valley—My standing with the natives—I join in their pursuits—Their
hatred of the amhara —Disappearance of a party of the latter—Waddy Hit, ..."
3. Researches Into the Physical History of Mankind by James Cowles Prichard (1851)
"... mountainous regions of Lasta and Samen, towards the south. TJ 4. High Abyssinia.
Kingdom of amhara. ..."
4. Nubia and Abyssinia: Comprehending Their Civil History, Antiquities, Arts by Michael Russell (1833)
"... Account of Sennaar—Abyssinia—Its Extent —Political Geography—Kingdoms and
Provinces—amhara—Tigre— ..."
5. Universal Geography: Or a Description of All Parts of the World, on a New by Conrad Malte-Brun (1825)
"The mountainous country called Lasta, inhabited by a tribe which is generally
independent, contains some iron mines. amhara, to the south of ..."
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