Minaean
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English
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Etymology
Probably with a random vocalization, omitting the voiced pharyngeal fricative in the middle, from occurrence in Old South Arabian inscriptions (endonym 𐩣𐩲𐩬 (mʿn)), + -ean.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɪˈniː.ən/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -iən
- Hyphenation: Mi‧nae‧an
Adjective
Minaean (comparative more Minaean, superlative most Minaean)
- Of or pertaining to Minaean culture.
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of or pertaining to Minaean culture
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Proper noun
Minaean
- An extinct Semitic language of the Epigraphic South Arabian ones spoken in Arabia.
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an extinct Semitic language
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Noun
Minaean (plural Minaeans)
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a member of the ancient Minaean people
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