Arameo-
Arameo- is the combining form of Aramaic.
Meaning of Aramaic
Proper noun
Aramaic
- The language of the Arameans from the tenth century BC: often called Old Aramaic.
- The language of the administration in the Assyrian, Babylonian and Persian empires from the seventh to fourth centuries BC: often called Imperial Aramaic or Official Aramaic.
- The language of portions of the Hebrew Bible, mainly the books of Ezra and Daniel: often called Biblical Aramaic.
- The language of Jesus of Nazareth: a form of Jewish Palestinian Aramaic or Galilean Aramaic.
- The language of Jewish targums, Midrash and the Talmuds, Jewish Babylonian Aramaic.
- The liturgical language of various Christian churches: often called Syriac.
Forms of Arameo-
| alternative form | Aramaeo- |
|---|---|
| alternative form (archaic) | Aramæo- |
Origin of Arameo-
From Latin Aramaeus + -o-.
Questions about Arameo-
- What is Arameo- the combining form of?
- Arameo- is the combining form of Aramaic.
Words near Arameo- in the dictionary
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