Amorite
See also: amorite
English edit
Etymology edit
From Biblical Hebrew אֲמֹרִי (ʾĂmōrî) + -ite, of uncertain origin; compare Akkadian 𒈥𒌅 (Amurrum).
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæ.məˌɹaɪt/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæ.mɚˌaɪt/, [ˈɛə̯mɚ.ʌɪ̯t̚]
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- Hyphenation: A‧mo‧rite, A‧mor‧ite
Noun edit
Amorite (plural Amorites)
Translations edit
member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates
Proper noun edit
Amorite
- The language of this people
Translations edit
the language of the Amorites
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Adjective edit
Amorite (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to this people or language
- Of or pertaining to the god Amurru (or Martu), worshipped by these people
Translations edit
pertaining to the Amorites
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