This is a list of notable Ethiopians, sorted by the fields for which they are best known. The list includes people born in and residing in Ethiopia, as well as people strongly associated with Ethiopia, and people of significant Ethiopian ancestry.

Academics and philosophers

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Artists

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Athletes

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Businesspeople

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Diplomats and ambassadors

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Entertainers

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Fashion models

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Filmmakers

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Humanitarians

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Military personnel

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Musicians

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Nobility

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Physicians

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Political figures

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Religious people

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Saints

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Scientists

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Writers

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Other notable people

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See also

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References

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