amoritic
|a-mo-rit-ic|
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/æməˈrɪtɪk/
Relating to the Amorites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoritic' originates from 'Amorite', specifically the word 'Amurru', where 'Amurru' referred to the Amorite people.
Historical Evolution
'Amurru' transformed into the English word 'Amorite', and eventually became the modern English word 'amoritic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the Amorite people, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of relating to the Amorites.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Amorites, an ancient Semitic-speaking people from the Near East.
The amoritic culture had a significant influence on the region's history.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/19 18:06