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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