Minaean

1 of 2

adjective

Mi·​nae·​an

mə̇ˈnēən

: of, relating to, or being an ancient kingdom of southwestern Arabia

Minaean

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

1

: a member of the Minaean people

2

: the Semitic language of the Minaean people

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Minaeus Minaean (from Greek Minaios, from Arabic Maʽān, Maʽīn) + English -an, adjective suffix

Noun

Latin Minaeus Minaean + English -an, noun suffix

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