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Amorite

Pronunciation: /ˈæ.məˌɹaɪt/

The English word “Amorite” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates.

proper noun

  1. The language of this people

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to this people or language
  2. Of or pertaining to the god Amurru (or Martu), worshipped by these people

Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew אֲמֹרִי (ʾĂmōrî) + -ite, of uncertain origin; compare Akkadian 𒈥𒌅 (Amurrum).

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