Bethlehemite

noun

Beth·​le·​hem·​ite

ˈbeth-li-ˌhe-ˌmīt,

-lē-,

ˈbeth-lē-ə-,

-lē-hə-

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Bethlehem

Word History

Etymology

Bethlehem, West Bank + English -ite

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