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Reubenite

Reubenite

9.9
Of the tribe of Reuben in the Bible
  • adjective
  • /ˈruːbɪnaɪt/
  • Literature
translation icon : reubenita
  • Scholars debated the boundaries of Reubenite territory in biblical times.

Examples

  • Artifacts with Reubenite inscriptions were discovered during the excavation.

  • The ancient pottery was identified as having a distinct Reubenite design.

  • The Reubenite heritage is rich with history.

  • As a Reubenite, he felt a strong connection to his ancestors.

  • The ancient pottery was identified as having a distinct Reubenite design.

  • Scholars debated the boundaries of Reubenite territory in biblical times.

  • Artifacts with Reubenite inscriptions were discovered during the excavation.

Surface Forms

Reubenite positive

Morphology

Reubenite = Reuben (semi-transparent) = Reuben + ite

The word is a regular formation with the group-membership suffix '-ite', but the reference depends on the biblical proper name 'Reuben'.

Etymology

Reubenite comes from the Hebrew name Reuben, made of parts that mean 'see' and 'son', and the ending -ite, which means 'member of', as in Israelite. So calling something Reubenite means it belongs to or comes from the tribe of Reuben.