Etymology

Ethiop

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Today it means: A native or inhabitant of Ethiopia. Full definition →

Latin Aethiops ← Ancient Greek Αἰθίοψ
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΑἰθίοψ“charred complexion”
  2. Latin · borrowed fromAethiops
  3. English todayEthiop

From Latin Aethiops from Ancient Greek Αἰθίοψ (Aithíops, “charred complexion”).

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