Aramean
|Ar-a-me-an|
/ˌærəˈmiːən/
of or from Aram; relating to the Arameans/Aramaic
Etymology
'Aramean' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Aramaîos', which referred to a person of 'Aram' (the ancient region).
'Aramean' changed from Greek 'Aramaîos' into Late Latin 'Arameus' and then into English (via medieval or modern scholarly usage) as 'Aramean'.
Initially, it meant 'an inhabitant of Aram' in ancient sources; over time it remained focused on that ethnic/geographic sense and extended to describe related language and culture.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the ancient Semitic people of Aram (roughly modern Syria and surrounding areas); also used for descendants or people identifying with that heritage.
He is an Aramean who studies the inscriptions of his ancestors.
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Adjective 1
relating to the Arameans, their culture, or the Aramaic language (e.g., Aramean customs, Aramean inscriptions).
Scholars discovered several Aramean inscriptions at the site.
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