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geshó

[ɡeʃó]

noun

LanguageHamer-Banna (Ethiopia)

Meaning
  1. person of high status
  2. a term of address for such a person
  3. A person who holds an important position or high status within the community. It is also used as a respectful way to address such a person.
Examples

Geshó, baro a ke.

High-status person, please come here.

Pronunciationɡeʃó

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteUse this term when speaking to community elders or respected figures.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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