Edomite

Edomite is defined as something related to an ancient region of the Dead Sea called Edom.

(adjective)

Something related to the region of Edom is an example of something described as Edomite.

The definition of an Edomite is a person who lived in Edom during biblical times.

(noun)

A woman in biblical times who lived in Edom is an example of an Edomite.

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See Edomite in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Bible a descendant of Edom, or Esau; inhabitant of Edom: Gen. 36

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See Edomite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A member of a Semitic people inhabiting Edom in ancient times.

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  • Eˈdom·itˌish adjective

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