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Edomite

Edomite

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Connected with the ancient kingdom south of the Dead Sea or its people
  • adjective
  • /ˈɛdəˌmaɪt/
: edomita
  • The museum displayed several Edomite artifacts from the Iron Age.

Examples

  • Researchers studied Edomite inscriptions to learn more about the region's history.

  • The Edomite language is known from a few ancient texts and inscriptions.

  • The Edomite culture was rich in history and traditions.

  • Many Edomite artifacts have been discovered in archaeological sites.

  • The museum displayed several Edomite artifacts from the Iron Age.

  • Researchers studied Edomite inscriptions to learn more about the region's history.

  • The Edomite culture was rich in history and traditions.

Surface Forms

Edomite positive

Morphology

Edomite = Edom (transparent) = Edom + ite

The suffix '-ite' productively forms demonyms/relational adjectives from place names; the relation to 'Edom' is direct and obvious.

Etymology

Edomite comes from Edom, the name of an ancient kingdom, and that name comes from a Hebrew word meaning 'red'. A helpful story says the biblical figure Esau was called Edom after a bowl of red stew, so Edomite describes something that comes from that 'red' land.