Amorite
See also: amorite
English
editEtymology
editFrom 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]
- Hyphenation: A‧mo‧rite, A‧mor‧ite
Noun
editAmorite (plural Amorites)
Translations
editmember of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates
Proper noun
editAmorite
- The language of this people
Translations
editthe language of the Amorites
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Adjective
editAmorite (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to this people or language
- Of or pertaining to the god Amurru (or Martu), worshipped by these people
Translations
editpertaining to the Amorites
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