Arimathea

English

Alternative forms

• Arimathaea, Harimathaea, Harimathea

Etymology

Ancient Greek Ἀριμαθέα (Arimathéa)

Proper noun

Arimathea

1. (historical) A city of Judea, the reported home of Joseph of Arimathea, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.