Aramean

Ar·a·me·an

[ar-uh-mee-uhn]
noun
1.
a Semite of the division associated with Aram.
2.
Aramaic ( def 1 ).
Also, Ar·a·mae·an.


Origin:
1825–35; < Latin Aramae(us) (< Greek aramaîos of Aram) + -an

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Aramaean or Aramean (ˌærəˈmiːən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to Aram (the biblical name for ancient Syria)
 
n
2.  a native or inhabitant of Aram
 
Aramean or Aramean
 
adj
 
n

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