Simeonite

English

Etymology

Simeon + -ite

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪ.mi.ə.naɪt/[1]
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  • Hyphenation: Si‧me‧o‧nite, Si‧me‧on‧ite

Noun

Simeonite (plural Simeonites)

  1. (Christianity) A follower of the Cambridge evangelical preacher Charles Simeon (1759-1836), whose influence is perpetuated by the Simeon Trust, established for purchasing advowsons.
    Synonym: Sim
  2. (historical) A member of the Tribe of Simeon, one of the 12 tribes of Israel.

Adjective

Simeonite (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Simeon, or to the tribe of Simeon.

See also

References

  1. Simeonite”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.

Anagrams

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