English Explanatory Dictionary

Simeonite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A follower of the Cambridge evangelical preacher Charles Simeon (1759-1836), whose influence is perpetuated by the Simeon Trust, established for purchasing advowsons.
  2. A member of the Tribe of Simeon, one of the 12 tribes of Israel.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Simeon, or to the tribe of Simeon.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪ.mi.ə.naɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Simeonite.wav

Word forms

Simeonite Simeonites

Etymology

From Simeon + -ite.

Synonyms

Sim

Related words

Abraham Isaac and Jacob Benjamin Dan Gad Issachar Joseph Judah Levi Naphtali Reuben Simeon Zebulun Israel Israeli Israelite Israelitic Israelitish Jew Jewish Judean Asher
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