Amorite

From Biblical Hebrew אֲמֹרִי (ʾĂmōrî) +‎ -ite, of uncertain origin; compare Akkadian 𒈥𒌅 (Amurrum).

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈæ.məˌɹaɪt/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈæ.mɚˌaɪt/, [ˈɛə̯mɚ.ʌɪ̯t̚]

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• Hyphenation: A‧mo‧rite, A‧mor‧ite

Amorite (plural Amorites)

1. A member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates.

Amorite

1. The language of this people

Amorite (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to this people or language
2. Of or pertaining to the god Amurru (or Martu), worshipped by these people