Amen

/ˈɑːmɛn/ interjection

Definition

A word spoken at the end of prayers or hymns meaning 'so be it,' expressing agreement or affirmation.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'āmēn,' meaning 'certainly' or 'truly,' adopted into Greek, Latin, and eventually English through religious texts and Christian tradition.

Kelly Says

The word 'amen' has been used continuously for over 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest words still in regular use today—it traveled from Hebrew through Greek, Latin, and into nearly every language on Earth through religion.

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