Him·yar·ite | \ ˈhimyəˌrīt \
plural -s
Definition of Himyarite
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
Himyarite
adjective\ " \
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or Himyaritic \ ¦⸗⸗¦ritik \
Definition of Himyarite (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to the ancient Himyarites or their language
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