The term “Cushitic” refers to a branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family primarily spoken in the Horn of Africa, including countries such as Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. Cushitic languages include languages such as Somali, Oromo, and Afar. In a broader cultural context, “Cushitic” can also relate to the Cushitic peoples who speak these languages and their associated cultures and histories. The term is derived from “Cush,” which historically referred to a region in northeastern Africa.
