Amelus

/ˈɑːmeləs/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant form of 'amelu,' referring to a free citizen in ancient Babylonian society.

Etymology

A variant spelling or alternate form of 'amelu,' used in some historical and legal texts. The term comes from the same Akkadian root describing social class in ancient Mesopotamia.

Kelly Says

Scholars sometimes debate whether 'amelus' and 'amelu' are truly separate words or just different transliterations of the same Akkadian term. It's a reminder that ancient languages didn't have standardized spelling like we do today!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.