Aramaean

/ˌɑːrəˈmeɪən/ adjective

Definition

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

Etymology

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.

Kelly Says

The Arameans aren't as famous as the Romans or Egyptians, but they fundamentally changed the world—they invented the alphabet that led to our ABC, and their language became the lingua franca of the ancient Middle East.

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