Berean

noun

Be·​re·​an

bə-ˈrē-ən

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of the ancient city Beroea

Word History

Etymology

Berea or Beroea, ancient name for Veroia, town in Macedonia, Greece; Bire, Palestine; and Alep, Syria + English -an

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