Addis Ababa

American  

[ahd-dis ah-buh-bah, ad-is ab-uh-buh] / ˈɑd dɪs ˈɑ bəˌbɑ, ˈæd ɪs ˈæb ə bə /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Ethiopia, in the central part.

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Addis Ababa British  

/ ˈædɪs ˈæbəbə /

noun

1. the capital of Ethiopia, on a central plateau 2400 m (8000 ft) above sea level: founded in 1887; became capital in 1896. Pop: 2 899 000 (2005 est)

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Addis Ababa Cultural  

1. Capital of Ethiopia and largest city in the country, located in the central region.

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Example Sentences

Last year, the U.S. announced plans to finance a $10 billion airport outside of the capital, Addis Ababa, as part of Washington’s efforts to extend its strategic and commercial interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Birhan Nega Cheru, a senior software engineer in Addis Ababa, is pleased with the shift.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

It officially inaugurated the continent's largest dam last year and extensive urban renewal projects are underway in Addis Ababa and other major cities.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

But it was only when he returned to Addis Ababa in 1969 that he created his own sound.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

It was decided the next day that before Benton left, he would be introduced to Rameel’s family, who had been staying in London but would be returning to Addis Ababa for the summer months.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley