Aramaean
See also: Aramæan
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From the Latin Aramaeī, from the Ancient Greek Ἀραμαῖοι (Aramaîoi), from Hebrew ארם (aram), the biblical name of a land of Upper Mesopotamia falling within modern Syria.
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/
- (General American) IPA(key): /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/
- (Mary–marry–merry merger) IPA(key): /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/
Audio (Southern England) (file) - Rhymes: -iən
- (Received Pronunciation) Hyphenation: A‧ra‧mae‧an
- (General American) Hyphenation: Ar‧a‧mae‧an
Noun edit
Aramaean (plural Aramaeans)
- Any member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people who lived in the Levant and later also in upper Mesopotamia (Biblical Aram) during the Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age. They spoke Aramaic.
Usage notes edit
- Do not confuse with Armenians.
Translations edit
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people
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Adjective edit
Aramaean (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram.
Translations edit
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram
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Proper noun edit
Aramaean
- The Aramaic language.
Translations edit
Aramaic — see Aramaic