Aramaic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the ancient Aramaic languages.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The inscriptions on the ancient coins were written in an Aramaic script that has been deciphered by scholars.
- Aramaic was widely used as a lingua franca in the ancient Near East, particularly among merchants and traders.
- Many Aramaic texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls have provided valuable insights into the language and culture of the time.
- The Aramaic language played a significant role in the development of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Ezra and Daniel.
- Scholars have identified several distinct dialects of Aramaic, each with its own unique linguistic features and regional characteristics.