Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Canaanite
Noun
/ˈkeɪnənaɪt/
Definition
A member of a Semitic people who inhabited ancient Canaan, an area that roughly corresponds to present-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria.
Examples
- The Canaanites built prosperous city-states with powerful economies.
- Many ancient texts talk about the Canaanites and their interactions with neighboring cultures.
Meaning
Relating to the ancient inhabitants of Canaan and their language, culture, and religion.
Synonyms
- Semite
- Ancient inhabitant of Canaan
