Himyarite

[ him-yuh-rahyt ]

noun

1. one of an ancient people of southern Arabia speaking a Semitic language.
2. a descendant of these people.

adjective

1. Himyaritic.

Himyarite

/ ˈhɪmjəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a member of an ancient people of SW Arabia, sometimes regarded as including the Sabeans

adjective

1. of or relating to this people or their culture

Word History and Origins

Origin of Himyarite¹

1835–45; < Arabic ḥimyar (name of a tribe and an old dynasty of Yemen) + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Himyarite¹

C19: named after Himyar legendary king in ancient Yemen

Example Sentences

Who knew what ancient idols, what Himyarite inscriptions, what trinkets of gold, might not be found there?

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