Aramaean

/ˌɑːrəˈmeɪən/ adjective

Relating to Aram or the Arameans, an ancient Semitic people who lived in the Middle East and influenced vast regions through trade and culture.

From Aram, the ancient region in the Middle East (modern Syria and surrounding areas), combined with '-ean' (meaning 'of or relating to'). The Arameans were prominent from around 1200 BCE.

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