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Arimathea

geographical name

Ar·​i·​ma·​thea ˌer-ə-mə-ˈthē-ə How to pronounce Arimathea (audio)
ˌa-rə-
town in ancient Palestine

Note: The location of Arimathea has not been certainly identified.

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“Arimathea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arimathea. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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