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Dejen

ደጀን

Amharic for something that props others up, close in sense to "support" or "foundation."

Meaning and origin

Dejen is an Amharic word for a support or a reserve of strength, historically also used for a rearguard or standby force kept ready behind the main line.

How to pronounce Dejen

Amharic (Ethiopia)deh-JEN /dədʒˈɛn/

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