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Amharic Vocabulary → Advanced Vocabulary → Politics and Government

As Ethiopia continues to rapidly develop and grow as a nation, it is essential for those learning Amharic to be familiar with the political vocabulary that will inevitably come up in conversation. Whether you're discussing Ethiopia's government structure or its major political parties, this lesson will help you brush up on your advanced Amharic vocabulary related to politics and government.

Political Parties

In Ethiopia, there are a number of political parties, ranging from major parties to smaller, more specific parties that cater to particular interests or regions. Some of the major parties include:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
የእንግሊዝ ባህላዊ ምክር ቤት	yēngəlīz baḥlāwī məkər bēt	Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF)
የፍኖተ ግንባር	yēfənot gənbar	Forum for Democratic Dialogue in Ethiopia (Medrek)
የብሔራዊ ፓርቲ	yēbəhrāwī pārətī	Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC)
የኢትዮጵያ ሕዝባዊ ድርጅቶች ንቅናቄ	yē'Ītyōpyā hzəbawī dərjijtočə nəqənaqə	Ethiopian National Congress (ENC)

1. 1. Government Institutions##

The political structure of Ethiopia consists of a federal parliamentary republic. Understanding the various institutions and branches of government is important when discussing the political landscape of Ethiopia:

• The President of Ethiopia is the ceremonial head of state.
• The Prime Minister is the head of government and leads the Council of Ministers.
• The House of People's Representatives is the lower chamber of the Ethiopian parliament.
• The House of Federation is the upper chamber of the Ethiopian parliament.

1. 1. Important Figures in Ethiopian Politics##

Ethiopia has a rich political history with many noteworthy figures that have shaped the nation. Here are just a few of the key players in Ethiopian politics:

• Haile Selassie I: The last emperor of Ethiopia and a leader who ruled over Ethiopia during a period of significant transformation and development.
• Meles Zenawi: A former Prime Minister of Ethiopia and a key figure in Ethiopian politics who was instrumental in the country's economic development.
• Abiy Ahmed: Current Prime Minister of Ethiopia and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who has made significant reforms in the country's political landscape.

Learning Amharic vocabulary related to politics and government is essential for anyone looking to better understand Ethiopia's complex political landscape. With this advanced vocabulary lesson, you'll be able to confidently navigate discussions and debates related to Ethiopian politics.

Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Amharic Alphabet

• Fidel and Syllables
• Pronunciation and Phonetics

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months
• Colors and Shapes
• Family and Relationships

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Prepositions and Conjunctions

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories
• Weather and Seasons
• Travel and Transportation
• Hobbies and Leisure

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Intermediate Sentence Structure

• Negation and Questions
• Imperatives and Requests
• Expressing Possession
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Advanced Vocabulary

• Professions and Work
• Health and Body
• Education and Learning
• Nature and Environment
• Technology and Communication

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Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

• Ethiopian Holidays and Festivals
• Ethiopian Cuisine
• Ethiopian Music and Dance
• Ethiopian History and Heritage

Related Lessons

• Dairy Products
• Health
• How to say Good Bye?
• House
• Job Positions
• Resume and Job Interview
• Diseases
• Drinks
• Geometry
• Common Verbs

Sources

• Amharic - Wikipedia
• MARXIST-LENINIST TERMINOLOGY IN AMHARIC AND IN TIGRINYA