Aramaean
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See also: Aramæan
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
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
- (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
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
- Do not confuse with Armenians.
Translations
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people
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Adjective
Aramaean (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram.
Translations
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram
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Proper noun
Aramaean
- The Aramaic language.
Translations
Aramaic — see Aramaic