The term “Cushitic” refers to a branch of the Afroasiatic language family that includes various languages spoken primarily in the Horn of Africa. These languages are mainly found in countries such as Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and Kenya. Cushitic languages include Somali, Oromo, and Sidamo, among others. The term can also relate to the cultural and ethnic groups associated with these languages. Additionally, “Cushitic” may refer to the historical region of Cush, which is thought to be located in parts of present-day Sudan and Ethiopia.
