Abyssinia Plateau - Abyssinia Plateau (English spelling)
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The former name of the Ethiopian Plateau in the northeastern part of the African continent. Abyssinia is derived from the Arabic El Habesha, a derogatory term that is no longer used today. [Editorial Department] [References] |Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
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アフリカ大陸北東部にあるエチオピア高原の旧名。アビシニアとはアラビア語のエルハベシャEl Habeshaに由来し、侮蔑(ぶべつ)的響きを伴うので現在は使用されない。 ［編集部］ [参照項目] |出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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