Amorite
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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]
- 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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