Aram

[ ey-ram, air-uhm ]

/ ˈeɪ ræm, ˈɛər əm /

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noun

Biblical name of ancient Syria.

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Other definitions for Aram (2 of 2)

Aram.

or Aram

abbreviation

Aramaic.

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How to use Aram in a sentence

Aram Roston reports on the legal relevance of the bombshell.
Woman Accuses Zimmerman of Molesting Her, but Is It Relevant?|Aram Roston|July 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Beast's Patricia Murphy and Aram Roston have a very thorough overview of where this is headed.
Issa and Holder: Fie to Both|Michael Tomasky|June 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Patricia Murphy and Aram Roston on the worsening war of words and what happens next.
Democrats, GOP Draw Lines in Eric Holder ‘Fast and Furious’ Contempt Battle|Patricia Murphy, Aram Roston|June 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Aram Roston and Christine Pelisek on the environmentalist CEO, who is stepping back after the incident.
Commerce Secretary on Leave After Mystery Crash|Aram Roston, Christine Pelisek|June 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“Aram Roston has completed Firearms Safety Training,” it said.
In Florida, It’s Often Shoot First, Learn The Law Later|Aram Roston|May 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Only you see how awkward it would be if Jack turned up in the middle of the wedding, like—like Eugene Aram.
First Plays|A. A. Milne
Therefore, on the principle that it is well to do thoroughly that which you have to do, Aram became a Sunday-school teacher!
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
We work for those who come a hundred and fifty years hence, said Aram proudly to the Vali.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
Only you see how awkward it would be if Jack turned up in the middle of the wedding, like–like Eugene Aram.
Belinda|A. A. Milne
He heard his frightened mother plead with Isaac, that he might be sent away to her brother in Padan Aram.
Little Folks (November 1884)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Aram

Aram

/ (ˈɛəræm, -rəm) /

noun

the biblical name for ancient Syria

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