Ishmaelite

noun

Ish·​ma·​el·​ite ˈish-(ˌ)mā-ə-ˌlīt How to pronounce Ishmaelite (audio)
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1
: a descendant of Ishmael
2
Ishmaelitish adjective
Ishmaelitism noun

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ishmaelite was in the 14th century

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“Ishmaelite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ishmaelite. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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