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In Ge'ez (the ancient Semitic language of Ethiopia), the word for "Wisdom" is:

ሕክምና (ḥɘkmɘna)

This word is derived from the Semitic root ḥ-k-m, which relates to concepts of wisdom, judgment, and skill.

Some additional context on the Ge'ez concept of wisdom:

1. Wisdom (ḥɘkmɘna) was highly valued in ancient Ethiopian culture and closely tied to education, philosophy, and spiritual understanding.
2. It was considered a virtue that comes from God and can be cultivated through study, contemplation and lived experience.
3. Wise people (ḥɘkamawi) were respected as teachers, judges, healers, and counselors in society.
4. Wisdom literature like the Book of Wise Sayings (Fe'lseta Masahɘft) contained proverbs and aphorisms promoting ethical living.

So in essence, ḥɘkmɘna referred to a deep spiritual and practical understanding of how to live a virtuous, righteous life according to the teachings of Spiritual Books. It was an important cultural value in ancient Ethiopian civilization.