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Amalekite

Amalekite

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Relating to the ancient people called the Amalekites or to their actions
  • adjective
  • /ˌæməˈleɪkaɪt/
  • Literature
: amalecita
  • In the Bible, the Amalekite people often attacked the Israelites.

Examples

  • The story described an Amalekite attack on a neighboring tribe.

  • Artifacts with Amalekite designs were discovered at the archaeological site.

  • The historian analyzed the Amalekite influence on regional conflicts in ancient times.

  • The Amalekite tribes were known for their fierce battles.

  • The historian analyzed the Amalekite influence on regional conflicts in ancient times.

  • In the Bible, the Amalekite people often attacked the Israelites.

  • Artifacts with Amalekite designs were discovered at the archaeological site.

Surface Forms

Amalekite positive

Morphology

Amalekite = Amalek (transparent) = Amalek + ite

Formed by the productive demonymic/relational suffix '-ite' on the proper name 'Amalek', so the adjective clearly means 'relating to Amalek/Amalekites'.

Etymology

Amalekite comes from the name Amalek plus the suffix -ite, which means 'person from' or 'belonging to', like in Israelite. So Amalekite describes something that relates to the ancient people called the Amalekites or to their actions.