negus

Meanings

• noun

  A title or rank given to a ruler of Ethiopia, particularly during the medieval period.

  - "The negus of Sheba is a legendary figure in Ethiopian history."
  - "The negus ruled over the Kingdom of Axum in the 4th century."

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Variants

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negus , neguses

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Etymology

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From the Amharic language, meaning 'king' or 'ruler'

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Trivia

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1. The title 'negus' was also used by the rulers of the Kingdom of Gojjam in the 16th century.

2. The last Ethiopian negus, Haile Selassie I, ruled from 1930 to 1974.

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1. Emperor: The title 'negus' can be translated to 'emperor' in English, highlighting the monarchical power held by the ruler.

2. Axumite Empire: The Axumite Empire was the ancient Ethiopian kingdom where the title 'negus' was commonly used.

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Culture

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The title 'negus' holds significant cultural and historical importance in Ethiopian history. It was the title used by the monarchs of the Ethiopian Empire during the Middle Ages. The negus was considered the supreme ruler and was often seen as a divine figure.

How to Memorize "negus"

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   - Visualize a powerful king or ruler wearing a crown and sitting on a throne. This image represents the 'negus'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'negus' with the image of a majestic Ethiopian monarch.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'negus' as 'Noble Ethiopian Governs Us'.

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