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Ramesside

Ramesside

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Relating to the time when kings called Ramesses ruled Egypt
  • adjective
  • /ræˈmɛsaɪd/
  • Specialized
: ramésida
  • The Ramesside period is known for its military campaigns and architectural achievements.

Examples

  • Many scholars study Ramesside art to understand the culture of that era.

  • Many Ramesside temples still stand today.

  • The Ramesside kings left behind impressive monuments and temples across Egypt.

  • The Ramesside period was marked by extensive building projects.

  • The Ramesside kings left behind impressive monuments and temples across Egypt.

  • Many scholars study Ramesside art to understand the culture of that era.

  • The Ramesside period is known for its military campaigns and architectural achievements.

Surface Forms

Ramesside positive

Morphology

Ramesside = Ramesses (transparent) = Ramesses + ide

Formed directly from the proper name 'Ramesses' plus the suffix '-ide' meaning 'relating to' (used in dynastic/adjectival formations), so the relation to the name is clear.

Etymology

Ramesside comes from the Egyptian name Ramesses (the pharaoh whose name means 'born of Ra') plus the ending -ide, which shows 'related to' or 'from'. So Ramesside describes something that belongs to or comes from the time of a king named Ramesses, much like 'Victorian' links to Queen Victoria's time.