Aramaic
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Aramaic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — An ancient family of Semitic languages once used across the Near East, including the everyday language spoken by Jesus of Nazareth.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Greek Aramaikos, based on the name of the region of Aram.
Full origin of Aramaic →Frequently asked questions
What does “Aramaic” mean?
The word “Aramaic” means an ancient family of Semitic languages once used across the Near East, including the everyday language spoken by Jesus of Nazareth. In plain terms, an old Semitic language once spoken widely across the Middle East, related to Hebrew and Arabic.
How do you pronounce “Aramaic”?
“Aramaic” is pronounced a-ruh-MAY-ihk (/ˌæɹ.əˈmeɪ.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aramaic” in a sentence?
Here is “Aramaic” used in a sentence: “Parts of the Book of Daniel were originally written in Aramaic.”
What is another word for “Aramaic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Aramaic” include Chaldee.
What part of speech is “Aramaic”?
Depending on how it is used, “Aramaic” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Aramaic” come from?
The word “Aramaic” comes from Greek. From Greek Aramaikos, based on the name of the region of Aram.
How many meanings does “Aramaic” have?
“Aramaic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient family of Semitic languages once used across the Near East, including the everyday language spoken by Jesus of Nazareth.