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  1. Amhara people - Wikipedia

    Amharas (Amharic: አማራ, romanized: Āmara; [11] Ge'ez: ዐምሐራ, romanized: ʾÄməḥära) [12] are a Semitic -speaking ethnic group indigenous to Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa, traditionally inhabiting …

  2. Amhara | Definition, History, & Culture | Britannica

    Amhara, people of the Ethiopian central highlands and one of the major ethnolinguistic groups in Ethiopia. The language of the Amhara is known as Amharic and belongs to the Semitic language …

  3. Ethiopia at a Breaking Point: The Amhara People’s Fight for Survival

    Jan 15, 2026 · The Amhara people have long played a central role in the formation of the Ethiopian state and in the development of its political, cultural, and social institutions. For generations, they have …

  4. The Amhara people - The Tribal Society

    Jul 10, 2024 · The Amhara people are an ethnic group indigenous to the highlands of Ethiopia, primarily residing in the Amhara Region. They speak Amharic, a Semitic language that is also one of …

  5. Amhara - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    Amhara culture is often identified with Abyssinian culture, which is regarded as the heir to the cultural blending of ancient Semitic and Cushitic (African) patterns; other heirs are the Tigre [Tigray] …

  6. Amhara people - Wikiwand

    According to the 2007 national census, Amharas numbered 19,867,817 individuals, comprising 26.9% of Ethiopia's population, and they are mostly Oriental Orthodox Christian (members of the Ethiopian …

  7. Amhara People - Africa Guide

    The Amhara are the politically and culturally dominant ethnic group of Ethiopia. They are located primarily in the central highland plateau of Ethiopia and comprise the major population element in the …

  8. History & Heritage – Amhara Archive

    Step into the story of the Amhara people – a journey through time where ancient wonders and living traditions meet. This is your space to explore everything from the rise of the solomonic dynasty to …

  9. Amhara - Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 27, 2018 · The term "Amhara" is derived from amari, meaning "one who is pleasing, agreeable, beautiful, and gracious."

  10. Amhara Culture: A Rich Heritage and Timeless Traditions

    Jan 10, 2023 · Amhara culture, nestled in the highlands of Ethiopia, weaves a tapestry of rich heritage, captivating traditions, and a deep sense of identity that spans millennia.