Aramaean

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ærəˈmiːən/

Alternative forms

• Aramæan
• Aramean

Origin

From the Latin Aramaeus, from the Ancient Greek Ἀραμαῖος ("pertaining to Aram Syria").

Full definition of Aramaean

Noun

1. Any member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people who lived in upper Mesopotamia (Biblical Aram) during the Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age. They spoke Aramaic.

Usage notes

Do not confuse with Armenians.

Adjective

1. Of, or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram.

Proper noun

1. the Aramaic language