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Arimathea
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English
Alternative forms
en Arimathaea Harimathaea Harimathea
Etymology
From en grc Ἀριμαθέα.
Pronunciation
en /ˌæɹɪməˈθiːə/ RP
en GenAm
en /ˌæɹəməˈθiːə/ nMmmm
en /ˌɛɹəməˈθiːə/ Mmmm
en iːə 5
Proper noun
en historical A city of Judea, the reported home of Joseph of Arimathea, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
Related terms
en Arimathean
en Places in Palestine Places in Israel