Minaean
English
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editEtymology
editProbably with a random vocalization, omitting the voiced pharyngeal fricative in the middle, from occurrence in Old South Arabian inscriptions (endonym 𐩣𐩲𐩬 (mʿn)), + -ean.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /mɪ.ˈniː.ən/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -iən
- Hyphenation: Mi‧nae‧an
Adjective
editMinaean (comparative more Minaean, superlative most Minaean)
- Of or pertaining to Minaean culture.
Synonyms
editTranslations
editof or pertaining to Minaean culture
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Proper noun
editMinaean
- An extinct Semitic language of the Epigraphic South Arabian ones spoken in Arabia.
Synonyms
editHypernyms
editTranslations
editan extinct Semitic language
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Noun
editMinaean (plural Minaeans)
Synonyms
editTranslations
edita member of the ancient Minaean people
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Categories:
- English terms borrowed from Old South Arabian
- English terms derived from Old South Arabian
- English terms suffixed with -ean
- English 3-syllable words
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