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)