Canaanite
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/
Full definition of Canaanite
Proper noun
Canaanite
(plural Canaanites)- An ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before its conquest by Israelites.
- A subfamily of the Semitic languages, which were spoken by the ancient peoples of the Canaan region, including Canaanites, Israelites, Phoenicians, and Philistines.
Noun
Canaanite
(plural Canaanites)Adjective
Canaanite
- Of or pertaining to the people or language of Canaan.
- Of or pertaining to this sect or its followers; Canaanitic
- (by extension) zealous or fanatical.