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Ephraimite

Ephraimite

9.9
Connected with the ancient tribe of Ephraim or their land
  • adjective
  • /ˈɛfriˌmaɪt/
  • Literature
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  • Archaeologists discovered an Ephraimite artifact in the ruins of the old settlement.

Examples

  • The festival included several Ephraimite customs passed down through generations.

  • The Ephraimite territory was known for its fertile land.

  • The Ephraimite tradition played a significant role in the history of ancient Israel.

  • Many Ephraimite families settled in the region.

  • The Ephraimite tradition played a significant role in the history of ancient Israel.

  • The festival included several Ephraimite customs passed down through generations.

  • The Ephraimite territory was known for its fertile land.

Synonyms

Israelite
vsEphraimite
6 8.1

A member or descendant of the ancient Hebrew people

is narrower, about members of one tribe rather than the whole ancient nation

Surface Forms

Ephraimite positive

Morphology

Ephraimite = Ephraim (transparent) = Ephraim + ite

Clear demonymic formation from the proper name 'Ephraim' with the productive English suffix '-ite' meaning 'member/related to'.

Etymology

Ephraimite comes from the Hebrew name Ephraim, the name of a son of Joseph in the Bible, and his name means 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful'. So Ephraimite as an adjective describes something that belongs to or relates to that ancient tribe, its people, or its land.