Amorite

== English == === Etymology === From Biblical Hebrew אֲמֹרִי (ʾĂmōrî) +‎ -ite, of uncertain origin; compare Akkadian 𒈥𒌅 (Amurrum). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæ.məˌɹaɪt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæ.mɚˌaɪt/, [ˈɛə̯mɚ.ʌɪ̯t̚] Hyphenation: A‧mo‧rite, A‧mor‧ite === Noun === Amorite (plural Amorites) A member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates. ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Amorite The language of this people ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === Amorite (not comparable) Of or pertaining to this people or language Of or pertaining to the god Amurru (or Martu), worshipped by these people ==== Translations ====