A member of an African ethnic group primarily found in Ethiopia and Kenya, or their language.
From the native Oromo people; Gallah is an older spelling preference in English texts, though Galla and Oromo are now more commonly used. The term refers to the Oromo ethnic group.
This word shows how English borrowed and adapted African ethnic group names, though language evolves and 'Oromo' is now preferred—it's a reminder that how we name people matters and should reflect their own preferences!
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