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Canaanite Definition & Meaning

canaanite
noun
  1. a member of an ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before it was conquered by the Israelites
  2. the extinct language of the Semitic people who occupied Canaan before the Israelite conquest

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  • "theres Abalam and Alawar and Azazel the Canaanite"
    Beast 1333 — Angels and Demons

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Frequently asked questions

What does canaanite mean?
a member of an ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before it was conquered by the Israelites the extinct language of the Semitic people who occupied Canaan before the Israelite conquest
What part of speech is canaanite?
Canaanite is a noun.
How many definitions does canaanite have?
Canaanite has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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