What does Siltane mean?

ሥልጣኔ/ሥልጣኔ (Siltane) - civilization For example: "Ancient siltane (Ancient civilization)"

Where does the slang word Siltane come from?

Siltane is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Siltane

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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ሥልጣኔ/ሥልጣኔ (Siltane) - civilization

"Ancient siltane (Ancient civilization)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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