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Oromo

[ aw-roh-moh ]

noun

, plural O·ro·mos, (especially collectively) O·ro·mo
  1. a member of a nomadic, pastoral people of Ethiopia and Kenya.
  2. the Cushitic language of the Oromo.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Oromo1

First recorded in 1865–70; from Oromo; perhaps from ormu “men,” a self-designation

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Example Sentences

Considered Oromo, he is the first member of that group ever to serve as prime minister.

From Time

Cattle and slaves are also used as units of value from time to time amongst the Oromo.

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