Moabite

noun

Mo·ab·ite ˈmō-ə-ˌbīt

: a member of an ancient Semitic people related to the Hebrews

Moabite adjective

or Moabitish

ˈmō-ə-ˌbī-tish

Examples of Moabite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This background brings us to our incident in which Lot’s descendant, the Moabite king Balak, wishes to spiritually destroy Israel, the descendants of Abraham. —

Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin Moabita, Moabites, from Greek Mōabitēs, from Mōab Moab, ancient kingdom in Syria

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Moabite was in the 14th century

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“Moabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moabite. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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