Main Entry:

amen

Pronunciation:

\(ˈ)ä-ˈmen, (ˈ)ā-; ˈä- when sung\

Function:

interjection

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek amēn, from Hebrew āmēn

Date:

before 12th century

—used to express solemn ratification (as of an expression of faith) or hearty approval (as of an assertion)