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Aramean

Aramean

9.9
Relating to Aram, its people, language, or culture in ancient times
  • adjective
  • /ˌærəˈmiːən/
translation icon : arameo
  • The Aramean language became widespread throughout the ancient Near East.

Examples

  • Several artifacts from the Aramean period were discovered during the excavation.

  • He studied the influence of Aramean culture on early Semitic civilizations.

  • The Aramean culture has influenced many aspects of modern Middle Eastern societies.

  • Many ancient texts were written in Aramean.

  • He studied the influence of Aramean culture on early Semitic civilizations.

  • The Aramean language became widespread throughout the ancient Near East.

  • The Aramean culture has influenced many aspects of modern Middle Eastern societies.

Synonyms

Aramaic
vsAramean
2 9.7

Relating to the language or people of the ancient Arameans

covers the whole region, people, culture, and ancient period
Aramaean
vsAramean
9.9

Relating to the people, culture, or language of ancient Aram

is the same but emphasizes the link to older times

Surface Forms

Aramean positive

Morphology

Aramean = Aram (transparent) = Aram + ean

The adjective is transparently formed from the place-name 'Aram' with the adjectival suffix '-ean', meaning 'relating to Aram'.

Etymology

Aramean comes from the place name Aram and the same root as Aramaic, the language of that region. So Aramean describes something that belongs to or comes from Aram, like its people, culture, or language.