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Ephraimite

Ephraimite

9.9
A person from the ancient tribe of Ephraim
  • noun
  • /ˈɛfrəˌmaɪt/
  • Literature
translation icon : efraimita
  • Many Ephraimites settled in the fertile lands of Canaan.

Examples

  • The Ephraimite warriors were known for their bravery.

  • The Ephraimite tradition is mentioned in several biblical passages.

  • Archaeologists discovered artifacts believed to belong to an ancient Ephraimite settlement.

  • Each Ephraimite family had its own unique customs and traditions.

  • The Ephraimites were known for their bravery during the battles described in the Book of Judges.

  • Historically, the Ephraimites played a significant role in the formation of the Israelite nation.

  • Many Ephraimites settled in the fertile lands of central Israel, contributing to agriculture and trade.

Synonyms

Israelite
vsEphraimite
6 8.1

A member or descendant of the ancient Hebrew people

is a specific member of one tribe within that broader group

Surface Forms

Ephraimite singular
Ephraimites plural

Morphology

Ephraimite = Ephraim (transparent) = Ephraim + ite

Standard formation turning a place/tribe name into a noun meaning 'member of'; learners familiar with demonymic '-ite' will find this transparent.

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 an Ephraimite is a person who comes from that ancient Israelite tribe.