Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moabite
noun
/ˈmoʊ.ə.baɪt/
Definition
A member of an ancient Semitic people from the region of Moab, east of the Dead Sea.
Examples
- The Moabites are mentioned frequently in the Bible, often in relation to the Israelites.
- Ruth, the biblical figure, was a Moabite who became an ancestor of King David.
Meaning
The term Moabite refers to both the people and their language as well as their culture, which existed during biblical times.
Synonyms
- None specifically, as Moabite refers to a specific ancient group.
