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Himyarite
Definition of Himyarite
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1a : an Arab people of antiquity dwelling in southern Arabia b : a member of such people
2 : an Arab of a group of related ancient peoples of southern Arabia that included besides the Himyarites proper the Sabaeans and Minaeans, that had a civilization of great antiquity, and that were completely absorbed by northern Arabs by the time of Muhammad
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Origin and Etymology of himyarite
Ḥimyar, a legendary ancient king in Yemen + English -ite
Himyarite
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Definition of Himyarite
: of or relating to the ancient Himyarites or their language
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