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Amorite

Syllables: A·mo·riteUK/ˈæ.məˌɹaɪt//ˈæ.mɚˌaɪt/

Amorite noun: a member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates.

Noun

Amorite (plural Amorites)

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

Proper noun

Amorite

  1. The language of this people

Adjective

Amorite (not comparable)

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

Amorite meaning in Persian

Amorite in Persian

member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates
عموری 'amuri

Forms of Amorite

pluralAmorites

Origin of Amorite

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

Questions about Amorite

What does Amorite mean?
Amorite means a member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates.
What is Amorite in Persian?
Amorite in Persian is عموری ('amuri). See Amorite meaning in Persian.
What part of speech is Amorite?
Amorite can be a noun, a proper noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce Amorite?
Amorite is pronounced /ˈæ.məˌɹaɪt/ (UK).
What is the plural of Amorite?
The plural of Amorite is Amorites.

Words near Amorite in the dictionary

  1. amorino
  2. amorinos
  3. amorist
  4. amoristic
  5. amorists
  6. Amorite
  7. Amorites
  8. Amoritic
  9. Amoritish
  10. amornings
  11. amorolfin

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