Country Dictionary

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Negus

"King," "Ruler" or "Emperor" in the Ethiopian language of Amharic. An antynym of the word "nigger" according to its historical American usage.

"Negusa Negast," also "Nigusa Negast," a title used to address Ethipopian Emperors, means "King of Kings"

by Son Reaux July 19, 2006