Meaning of the word aramaic in English
What does aramaic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
aramaic
US /er.əˈmeɪ.ɪk/
UK /ær.əˈmeɪ.ɪk/
Noun
a Semitic language, a member of the Northwest Semitic group, spoken by the ancient Aramaeans. It was the language of Jesus and is still spoken by some communities in the Middle East.
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Many scholars believe that parts of the Bible were originally written in Aramaic.
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Jesus spoke Aramaic, the common language of Judea during his time.
Adjective
of or relating to the Aramaic language or the Aramaeans.
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The ancient text was written in an Aramaic script.
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Archaeologists discovered several Aramaic inscriptions at the site.