Hararese

/ˌhɑːrɑːˈreɪz/ noun

Definition

The Cushitic language spoken in the Harar region of Ethiopia, a language spoken by ethnic Harari people.

Etymology

From 'Harar,' the name of the historic walled city in eastern Ethiopia, plus the language suffix '-ese.' The city has been a cultural and linguistic center for centuries.

Kelly Says

Harar is one of Africa's oldest walled cities, and its unique language is spoken by fewer than 25,000 people—making it a rare linguistic treasure that linguists work hard to document before it disappears!

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