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Amun

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Amun (name) means an ancient Egyptian deity, later worshipped as a creator god, often depicted with ram's horns. Example: “The temple of Amun still stands at Karnak.”

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An ancient Egyptian deity, later worshipped as a creator god, often depicted with ram's horns.
"The temple of Amun still stands at Karnak."
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Etymology

From Egyptian jmn ("the god Amun"), via Coptic ⲁⲙⲟⲩⲛ (amoun).

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What does “Amun” mean?
The word “Amun” means an ancient Egyptian deity, later worshipped as a creator god, often depicted with ram's horns.
How do you pronounce “Amun”?
“Amun” is pronounced AH-muhn (/ˈɑːmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Amun” in a sentence?
Here is “Amun” used in a sentence: “The temple of Amun still stands at Karnak.”
What part of speech is “Amun”?
“Amun” is a name.