Definition of Neftenya. Meaning of Neftenya. Synonyms of Neftenya

- A neftenya (Amharic: ነፍጠኛ, lit. 'rifle bearer') was the name given to Emperor Menelik II's warriors, who were primarily of Shewan Amhara origin, that expanded...
- and their families were known as the neftenya and peasant farmers who were ****igned to them the gabbar. The Neftenya (lit. 'Gun-carrier' or 'Armed settler')...
- people and other groups sharing an itinerant lifestyle. [citation needed] Neftenya / Neftegna / Naftenya / Naftegna Ethiopia/Amharic Amhara people Literally...
- three were ethnic Amhara and were predominantly from settler colonialist neftenya origins. Many member of the ruling elite were deeply opposed to the idea...
- three were ethnic Amhara and were predominantly from settler colonialist neftenya origins. Many member of the ruling elite were deeply opposed to the idea...
- system of neftenya, balabats, and gebbars was introduced to Illubabor. The Shewan officials and soldiers who settled in Illubabor, known as neftenya or "Musketeers"...
- Empire; many Oromo activists and intellectualists pertained Amhara of being "Neftenya", a feaudal lord and v****al who manages the lands loyal to the imperial...
- conquering generals were installed as governors and the Amhara soldiers or neftenya settled the region in military garrisons known as katamas which later become...
- three were ethnic Amhara and were predominantly from settler colonialist neftenya origins. Many member of the ruling elite were deeply opposed to the idea...
- lands of Kebena during his invasion and divided Kebena lands among the Neftenya. Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the CSA,[clarification needed] the...