Himyarite

noun

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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variants: or Himyaritic \ ¦⸗⸗¦ritik \

Definition of Himyarite (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to the ancient Himyarites or their language

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