amurru
|a-mur-ru|
/əˈmʊruː/
ancient Semitic people
Etymology
'Amurru' originates from the Akkadian language, specifically the word 'Amurru,' referring to the Amorite people and their god.
'Amurru' was used in Akkadian texts to denote both the Amorite people and their deity, and it has been retained in modern historical references.
Initially, it referred to the Amorite people and their god, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern historical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an ancient Semitic-speaking people who lived in the region of modern-day Syria and northern Mesopotamia.
The Amurru were known for their interactions with the Akkadian Empire.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a deity in the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon, often associated with the Amorites.
Amurru was worshipped as a god of the Amorites.
Last updated: 2025/07/24 21:06