First Known Use: before 12th century
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amen
interjection \(ˈ)ä-ˈmen, (ˈ)ā-; ˈä- when sung\
—used at the end of a prayer
—used to express agreement or approval
Full Definition of AMEN
—used to express solemn ratification (as of an expression of faith) or hearty approval (as of an assertion)
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Origin of AMEN
Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek amēn, from Hebrew āmēn
AMEN Defined for Kids
amen
interjection \ˈā-ˈmen, ˈä-\
Definition of AMEN for Kids
1
—used at the end of a prayer
2
—used to express agreement <When I said we could use a bit of luck, he replied, “Amen!”>
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